Hermeneutics of the Proud.

Autor: STERN, ADAM Y.
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Zdroj: Comparatist; Nov2024, Vol. 48, p203-221, 19p
Abstrakt: The article examines the historical and conceptual significance of the phrase "parcere subiectis et debellare superbos" and its implications for understanding sovereignty and power dynamics in both Roman and Christian contexts. Topics discussed include the evolution of the concept of clemency in warfare, the theological reinterpretation of sovereign power by figures like Saint Augustine, and the relationship between confession, truth, and forgiveness in relation to early Christian teachings.
Databáze: Complementary Index