Avitus of Vienne: Selected Letters and Prose by Danuta Shanzer (English) Paperba

Description: Avitus of Vienne by Danuta Shanzer, Ian Wood, Avitus of Vienne Alcimus Ecdicius Avitus, bishop of Vienne from c.494 to c.518, is known for his poetic works, but his Latin prose style has led to some neglect of his letters. This first complete translation of the letters into English gives access to an important source for the history of the Burgundian Kingdom in the early sixth century. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Alcimus Ecdicius Avitus, bishop of Vienne from c.494 to c.518, is known for his poetic works, but his Latin prose style has led to some neglect of his letters. This first complete translation of the letters into English gives access to an important source for the history of the Burgundian Kingdom in the early sixth century. Author Biography Professor Ian Wood is Professor of Early Medieval History in the Institute for Medieval Studies at the University of Leeds. His research interests focus on the history and historiography of the early Middle Ages. Previous publications include Avitus of Vienne: Letters and Selected Prose (TTH, LUP, 2002). Table of Contents List of Maps and Diagrams Abbreviations Glossary Preface INTRODUCTION Chapter I. Avitus of Vienne--the Historical Context The Family of Avitus The Life of Avitus Avitus Theology Avitus and the Burgundian Kingdom The Age of Avitus Chapter II. Manuscripts, Papyrus, and Editions of Avitus Letters Conspectus of Letters in L and S The Structure of Avitus Works: Early testimonia about his whole oeuvre Format and Transmission Peipers Editing Short Description of L and Analysis of its Headings Chapter III. Literary Aspects of Avitus Letter-Collection The Function of Letters Avitus Letter-Collection Salient Characteristics of the Avitan Collection Avitus Style TRANSLATION EASTERN QUESTIONS 1.The Acacian Schism Epistula 2 Contra Eutychianam haeresim 1 Epistula 3 Contra Eutychianam haeresim 2 Epistula 39 Avitus to Senarius, vir illustrissimusEpistula 40 Avitus to Peter, bishop of Ravenna Epistula 41 Avitus to Pope Hormisdas Epistula 42 pope Hormisdas to Avitus and all of the suffragan bishops of the Viennensis 2.The Laurentius File Epistula 9 Avitus to the patriarch of Constantinople Epistula 46A [Sigismund to Anastasius] Epistula 47 Sigismund to Vitalinus, senator Epistula 48 Avitus to Celer, senator 3. Sigismund and the Emperor Epistula 49 Avitus to Sigismund Epistula 78 Sigismund to the Byzantine emperor (Anastasius) Epistula 93 Sigismund to the Byzantine emperor (Anastasius) Epistula 94 Sigismund to the Byzantine emperor (Anastasius) 4. Relics of the True Cross Epistula 20 Avitus to the pope (Symmachus) Epistula 25 Avitus to the patriarch of Jerusalem THE WEST THE PAPACY 5.The Laurentian SchismEpistula 34 Avitus to Faustus and Symmachus GUNDOBAD, KING OF THE BURGUNDIANS 6.Theological Letters Contra Arrianos Appendix to the Contra Arrianos: The CA and the Lost Dialogus Epistula 4 Avitus to Gundobad On sudden penitence Epistula 21 Gundobad to Avitus Epistula 22 Avitus to Gundobad Epistula 30 Avitus to Gundobad 7. Personal and Legal Matters Epistula 5 Avitus to Gundobad Epistula 6 Avitus to Gundobad (or, less probably, Sigismund) Epistula 44 Avitus to Gundobad SIGISMUND, PRINCE AND THE KING OF THE BURGUNDIANS 8. Theological-Religious Matters Epistula 8 Avitus to the pope Epistula 29 Sigismund to pope Symmachus Epistula 23 Avitus to Sigismund Epistula 31 Avitus to Sigismund 9. Secular-Temporal Matters Epistula 45 Avitus to Sigismund Epistula 76 Avitus to Sigismund Epistula 77 Avitus to Sigismund Epistula 79 Avitus to Sigismund Epistula 91 Avitus to Sigismund Epistula 92 Avitus to Sigismund Epistula 32 Avitus to Sigismund CLOSE EPISCOPAL CONNECTIONS 10. Apollinaris, Bishop of Valence, his Brother Epistula 13 Apollinaris, bishop of Valence to Avitus Epistula 14 Avitus to Apollinaris, bishop of Valence Epistula 27 Avitus to Apollinaris, bishop of Valence Epistula 61 Avitus to Apollinaris, bishop of Valence Epistula 71 Apollinaris, bishop of Valence to Avitus Epistula 72 Avitus to Apollinaris, bishop of Valence Epistula 87 Avitus to Apollinaris, bishop of Valence Epistula 88 Avitus to Apollinaris, bishop of Valence 11. Avitus Poetry and Another Literary Connection Dedicatory Epistula for De spiritalis historiae gestis, to Apollinaris, bishop of Valence Dedicatory Epistula for De consolatoria castitatis laude, to Apollinaris, bishop of Valence Epistula 15 Avitus to Contumeliosus, bishop of Riez 12. Viventiolus of Lyons Epistula 19 Avitus to Viventiolus the priest Epistula 57 Avitus to Viventiolus, the rhetor Epistula 59 Avitus to Viventiolus, bishop of Lyons Epistula 67 Avitus to Viventiolus, bishop of Lyons Epistula 68 Viventiolus the bishop to Avitus Epistula 69 Avitus to Viventiolus, bishop of Lyons Epistula 73 Avitus to Viventiolus, bishop of Lyons 13. Maximus of Genevas Table Epistula 66 Avitus to Maximus, bishop of Geneva Epistula 74 Avitus to Maximus, bishop of Geneva Epistula 86 Leonianus the archdeacon to Sapaudus, vir spectabilis PASTORAL LETTERS TO SUFFRAGAN BISHOPS 14. Sexual Crimes and Misdemeanours Epistula 16 Victorius, bishop of Grenoble to Avitus Epistula 17 Avitus to Victorius, bishop of Grenoble Epistula 18 Avitus to Victorius, bishop of Grenoble Epistula 55 Avitus to Ansemundus, count of Vienne 15. What Does One Do with Heretics? Epistula 7 Avitus to Victorius, bishop of Grenoble Epistula 26 Avitus to Stephanus, bishop of Lyons Epistula 28 Avitus to [Stephanus], bishop of Lyons 16. Legal Matters involving Burgundian Bishops Epistula 70 Avitus the bishop to Constantius, bishop (of Martigny?) Epistula 75 Avitus to Victorius, bishop of Grenoble Epistula 90 Avitus to , bishop of Clermont 17. Festal Letters, i.e. Thank-Yous, Regrets, to Burgundian Bishops Epistula 58 Avitus to Stephanus, bishop of Lyons Epistula 60 Avitus to Gemellus, bishop of Vaison Epistula 62 Avitus to Victorius, bishop of Grenoble Epistula 63 Avitus to Claudius, bishop of Besan Review This copious selection from the letters of Avitus, who was Bishop of Vienne from c.494 to c.518, gives scholars and students access to a very important source for the history of the Burgundian kingdom and the late antique world. There is an excellent, and very full, introduction, and each letter is accompanied by notes which enable the reader to situate it in the intellectual, polemic, and political currents of the sixth century. Medium Ævum Review Quote This copious selection from the letters of Avitus, who was Bishop of Vienne from c.494 to c.518, gives scholars and students access to a very important source for the history of the Burgundian kingdom and the late antique world. There is an excellent, and very full, introduction, and each letter is accompanied by notes which enable the reader to situate it in the intellectual, polemic, and political currents of the sixth century. Medium vum Details ISBN0853235880 Pages 464 Publisher Liverpool University Press Series Translated Texts for Historians Year 2002 Translator Ian TRL>Wood ISBN-10 0853235880 ISBN-13 9780853235880 Format Paperback Imprint Liverpool University Press Place of Publication Liverpool Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from Latin DEWEY 878.01 Illustrations maps Affiliation Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA Author Avitus of Vienne Subtitle Selected Letters and Prose Short Title Avitus of Vienne Language English Media Book DOI 10.1604/9780853235880 Series Number 38 Publication Date 2002-05-01 AU Release Date 2002-05-01 NZ Release Date 2002-05-01 UK Release Date 2002-05-01 Alternative 9781781383452 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161708856;

Price: 85.12 AUD

Location: Melbourne

End Time: 2025-01-19T04:50:48.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.35 AUD