'Laterculus Malalianus' and the school of Archbishop Theodore, The

'Laterculus Malalianus' and the school of Archbishop Theodore, The

By Jane Stevenson

Book Description

This scholarly exploration unveils a remarkable window into the spiritual and intellectual foundations of early Christian England. Jane Stevenson presents a meticulous examination of the 'Laterculus Malalianus,' a unique historical interpretation of Christ's life that stands as the sole complete surviving work attributed to Archbishop Theodore of Canterbury.

The book reveals how Canterbury's pioneering educational approach blended Latin expression with profoundly Greek theological content, drawing particularly from the influential Antiochene school of biblical interpretation. Through careful translation and detailed commentary, Stevenson demonstrates how this ancient text illuminates the sophisticated spiritual pedagogy that shaped Anglo-Saxon Christianity.

For readers interested in the evolution of Christian thought and practice, this work offers insights into how early medieval scholars approached the life of Christ through rigorous historical and theological analysis. The 'Laterculus' emerges not merely as an academic curiosity, but as evidence of a rich intellectual tradition that synthesized diverse cultural and spiritual influences.

Stevenson's research suggests that our understanding of Anglo-Saxon spiritual culture requires fundamental reconsideration. The book challenges assumptions about medieval Christian education while revealing the cosmopolitan nature of early English monasticism. This detailed study will appeal to those seeking to understand how ancient wisdom traditions were preserved, adapted, and transmitted across cultures during Christianity's formative centuries in Britain.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)

🕉️ Tradition: Christianity

📄 Length: 254 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Monasticism and religious orders, middle ages, 600-1500
  • ✓ Explore Church history
  • ✓ Explore History
  • ✓ Explore Monasticism and religious orders
  • ✓ Explore Laterculus Malalianus
  • ✓ Explore Education
  • ✓ Explore Monasticism and religious orders, great britain
  • ✓ Explore Anglo-Saxons

Topics Covered

Monasticism and religious orders, middle ages, 600-1500 Church history History Monasticism and religious orders Laterculus Malalianus Education Monasticism and religious orders, great britain Anglo-Saxons St. Augustine's Abbey (Canterbury, England)

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