Publication and the Papacy in Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages
Samu Niskanen
This Element explores the papacy's engagement in authorial publishing late antiquity and Middle Ages. The opening discussion demonstrates that throughout medieval period, papal involvement publication of new works was a phenomenon, which surged eleventh century. efforts by four authors to use their connexions interests publicity are examined as case studies. first two St Jerome Arator, antique writers who became highly influential partly due declaration literary projects enjoyed sanction. Appreciation strategies sets scene for comparison with eleventh-century authors, Fulcoius Beauvais Anselm. argues constituted powerful promotional technique. It is hermeneutic brings insights into both aspirations concerns authors. title also available Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Helda (University of Helsinki)