Making sense of the Bible
Guy Lobrichon|Thomas F. X. Noble|Julia M. H. Smith
In his capacity as adviser to Charlemagne, Alcuin (d. 804) thought that he could introduce master all the subtleties of rhetoric and moral philosophy. famous Dialogue on Rhetoric Virtues, cast himself in conversation with future emperor Franks. He prudently made sure show patron a good light by having him pose apposite questions which he, teacher, replied playing resources classical Latin art taught, better persuade royal audience. Where rhetoricians had drawn examples necessary for their demonstration from pagan antiquity, brandished biblical examples. The lesson is clear. courtier Dialogus de rhetorica was not content only cajole king who aspired be man letters, but thus proclaimed gusto enduring value learning Frankish realms, triumph Christian absolute primacy Bible over other masterpieces literary history.
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