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The Greek Patristic Reception of the Sibylline Oracles

Boekbijdrage - Hoofdstuk

This paper examines the reception of the Sibyllines in the Greek Patristic literature up to the fourth century. Tracing references to and quotations of the Oracles in the works of Justin Martyr, Athenagoras of Athens, Theophilus of Antioch, Clement of Alexandria, and Pseudo-Justin, this study surveys the uses, functions, and authority of the Sibyl in Christian apologetic contexts. As will be seen, the Oracles tend to have a protean character, as they were not only held to be authoritative “divine testimonies,” but they were also set in conversation with Scriptural materials and contemporary philosophical language.
Boek: Authoritative Texts and Reception History: Aspects and Approaches
Pagina's: 260 - 277
Aantal pagina's: 18
ISBN:978-90-04-30086-6
Jaar van publicatie:2016
Toegankelijkheid:Open