The Letters of St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan

by Ambrose of Milan

Publishers:

Oxford University Press; Rivingtons; James Parker & Co.

, 1881

Overview

St. Ambrose (AD 340–397) is primarily remembered as the bishop who combated Arianism. Through the conflict between the Catholic Church and the Arian movement, Ambrose was elected bishop of Milan—chosen for his tolerance of Arianism and his adherence to orthodox Christian beliefs as laid out in the Nicene creed. He quickly suppressed Arianism in Milan, although elsewhere Arianism grew alarmingly fast among the clergy of both the Eastern and Western empires. While the world around him turned Arian, Ambrose firmly held his orthodox position. Ambrose’s influence over St. Augustine of Hippo in the Arian conflict was instrumental in Augustine’s spiritual formation, and this relationship has been the subject of much scholarship throughout the ages.

The Letters of St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan provides another translation of his correspondence with emperors, clergy, theological opponents, and leaders in both the East and the West. With brief introductions to each letter, you instantly get a glance into the context of each letter, and with translation notes on every page, you’ll find deeper theological insights contained in Ambrose’s writing. This edition is from the Library of Fathers of the Holy Catholic Church series, edited by leaders of the Oxford Movement—most notably E. B. Pusey, John Keble, and John Henry Newman—though the original translator of this volume has been lost and forgotten.

Immerse yourself in this significant work, beginning with the debates on Arianism, Judaism, and paganism, and discovering Ambrose’s theology of the human soul, eschatology, Old Testament, and more. With the Logos edition, you can streamline and enhance your study. Scripture citations link directly to English translations, and important terms link to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and a wealth of other resources in your digital library. Bolster your study of Ambrose’s legacy by cross-referencing and comparing with an extensive library of patristic scholarship. With Logos’ tablet and mobile apps, you can also take your study wherever you go.

Key Features

• Ninety-one letters written from, to, or with Ambrose
• Translation notes and references to other translations
• Prefatory content to each letter establishing context

Product Details

• Title: The Letters of St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan
• Author: St. Ambrose of Milan
• Editor: H. Walford
• Series: A Library of Fathers of the Holy Catholic Church
• Series Editors: E. B. Pusey, John Keble, and John Henry Newman
• Publisher: James Parker and Co.
• Publication Date: 1881
• Pages: 521

About Ambrose of Milan

Aurelius Ambrosius, better known in English as Saint Ambrose (c. between 337 and 340 – 4 April 397), was a bishop of Milan who became one of the most influential ecclesiastical figures of the 4th century. He was one of the four original doctors of the Church.