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Language: English
Published by Ignatius Pr, 2012
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- Title
- The Consolation of Philosophy: With Anintroduction and Contemporary Criticism: Ignatius Critical Edition
- Author
- Boethius, Anicius
- Publisher
- Ignatius Pr
- Publication year
- 2012
- Condition
- Brand New
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1586174371
- ISBN 13
- 9781586174378
- Item weight
- 0.39 kilograms
Written in the sixth century, The Consolation of Philosophy was one of the most popular and influential works of the Middle Ages. Boethius composed the masterpiece while imprisoned and awaiting the death sentence for treason. The Christian author had served as a high-ranking government official before falling out of favor with Roman Emperor Theodoric, an Arian. In the Consolation, Boethius explores the true end of life-knowledge of God-through a conversation with Lady Philosophy. Part prose, part poetry, the work combines Greek philosophy and Christian faith to formulate answers to some of life's most difficult and enduring questions.
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