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Nature and the Vocabulary of Nature in the Works of Saint Cyprian

Nature and the Vocabulary of Nature in the Works of Saint Cyprian

Ball, Mary Tarcisia

Hardcover

Literary CriticismCatholicismEnvironmental Studies

ISBN10: 143670992X
ISBN13: 9781436709927
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2008
Pages: 324
Weight: 1.42
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Nature And The Vocabulary Of Nature In The Works Of Saint Cyprian by Mary Tarcisia Ball is an academic study that explores the use of nature and natural imagery in the writings of Saint Cyprian, a Christian bishop and martyr who lived in the third century AD. The book examines how Saint Cyprian used language and metaphor drawn from the natural world to express his theological ideas and to communicate with his audience. The author analyzes Saint Cyprian's use of images such as the vine and the shepherd, as well as his references to the elements of earth, air, fire, and water. Through her analysis, Ball shows how Saint Cyprian's use of natural imagery reflects his understanding of the relationship between God, humanity, and the natural world. The book will be of interest to scholars of early Christianity, as well as to anyone interested in the intersection of religion and nature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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