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Theological Tractates. The Consolation of Philosophy
Series: Loeb Classical Library
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This collection is ideal for readers interested in classical philosophy, early Christian theology, and those fascinated by the historical interplay of politics and philosophy. Scholars and students of ancient literature will also find great value in Boethius's eloquent and enduring work.
The classical and Christian worlds meet in Boethius (c. 480 524 CE), the last writer of purely literary Latin from antiquity. His Tractates examine the Trinity and incarnation in Aristotelian terms. His Consolation of Philosophy, a dialogue between himself and Philosophy, is theistic in tone but draws on Greek, especially Neoplatonist, sources.
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Boethius (Boetius) - Anicius Manlius Severinus - was a Roman statesman and philosopher (ca. 480–524 CE). He was the son of Flavius Manlius Boetius, and after his father's death, he was cared for by several men, notably Memmius Symmachus. Boethius married Symmachus's daughter, Rusticiana, with whom he had two sons. All three men rose to high honours under Theodoric the Ostrogoth.
However, Boethius fell from favour, was tried for treason, wrongly condemned, and imprisoned at Ticinum (Pavia), where he wrote his renowned The Consolation of Philosophy. Despite his unjust condemnation, Boethius was put to death in 524, which led to the great remorse of Theodoric. He was revered almost as a saint, and in 996, his bones were transferred to the Church of S. Pietro in Ciel d'Oro, and later to the Cathedral. The tower in Pavia where he was imprisoned is still venerated.
Boethius was the author of Latin translations of Aristotle, commentaries on various philosophical works, original works on logic, five books on music, and other writings. The Consolation of Philosophy is considered the last example of purely literary Latin of ancient times, featuring a blend of dialogue and poems. His Theological Tractates are also included in this volume.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780674990838
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 January 1973
Country: United States
Imprint: Harvard University Press
Illustration: Index
Contributors:
- Translated by E. K. Rand
- Translated by S. J. Tester
- Translated by H. F. Stewart
- Translated by E. K. Rand
- Translated by S. J. Tester
- Translated by H. F. Stewart
- Translated by E. K. Rand
- Translated by S. J. Tester
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 108.0mm
Height: 162.0mm
Weight: 322g
Pages: 464
About the Author
Hugh Fraser Stewart (1863–1948) was Fellow and Dean of St John's College, Cambridge, and Fellow of Eton College. Edward Kennard Rand (1871–1945) was Pope Professor of Latin at Harvard University. S. Jim Tester was Senior Lecturer in Classics at the University of Bristol.
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