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Record Number:
5353
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Title:
Aldhelm's
De virginitate
- Patristic Pastiche or Innovative Exposition?
Source:
Peritia: Journal of the Medieval Academy of Ireland 12, ( 1998): Pages 271 - 295.
Description:
Article Type:
Journal Article
Subject
(See Also)
:
Aldhelm, Bishop of Sherborne, Saint- Prosa de Virginitate
Chastity
Gender in Literature
Latin Literature
Marriage
Patristics
Sources
Virginity
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Geographic Area:
British Isles
Century:
7-8
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Abstract:
Aldhelm's "De virginitate" exists within a network of writings focused on the eulogisation of a very central christian ideal, "virginitas." Initially, it will be argued that Aldhelm is drawing on the works of the Greek and Latin Fathers. This will be followed by a discussion on the three states of perfection. Finally, there is an exploration of Aldhelm's concept of virginity. It will be argued that Aldhelm's ideal is as much a reflection of the contemporary situation as an indication of his indebtedness to a patristic tradition. [Reproduced by permission of Brepols Publishers.]
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Year of Publication:
1998.
Language:
English
ISSN/ISBN:
03321592