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Episode 103: Boethius

Literature and History

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Exploring the Opuskula-Sakura: Unveiling Boethius' Christian Treatises

This chapter provides an overview of the Opuskula-Sakura, five treatises by Boethius that delve into Christian themes, such as condemning heresies and defending orthodoxies. It discusses the Christological models of late antique theology and the influence of the schism between Eastern and Western churches on Boethius' writings. The chapter also highlights Boethius' hybrid approach to understanding ancient history and the connection between his ideology and various ancient belief systems.

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