Classics

Sophie Kultzen's comparative study of Claudian and Prudentius sheds new light on pagan-Christian interactions in poetic works. Beyond ideological differences and the individual characterization of literary figures, both authors are united by the importance they attach to the idea of Roma aeterna .

The studies collected in this volume examine an episode of religious conflict that profoundly impacted the life of Constantinople - the deposition and exile of its bishop, John Chrysostom. Each article takes as its starting point the Oratio funebris . Together they offer a multifaceted exploration of this early account of Chrysostom's life.

What is wrong and problematic about wisdom, so that it can turn out to be fatal for the wise? Marcel Krusche addresses this question on the basis of Old Testament texts in which wisdom appears as an ambivalent or detrimental quality and the (supposedly) wise have a negative image.

How did early Christians navigate daily life in the Roman Empire? Leading experts introduce innovative methodological approaches and demonstrate through detailed textual analyses that this question requires nuanced consideration and is essential for understanding early Christian texts.