The Sources and Theology of Alcuin's ‘De fide sanctae et individuae Trinitatis’
John C. Cavadini
While it is true for most literature, theological and otherwise, that an informed awareness regarding antecedents provides valuable perspective toward its interpretation, this especially the theology of Carolingian period. The Carolingians often used their source material in verbatim citations which remained unacknowledged. One has impression a kind homemade theology, constructed out bits pieces materials were chosen partly because they convenient or familiar. result at best had appeal not unlike patchwork quilt unity charism all own even though cut predominantly from themselves work those designing quilt. In order to appreciate final effect achieved by such crucial then be able identify only authors upon whom writer relying, but precise patches have been each, so we may observe as complex decisions select, combine, juxtapose, add to, adjust, comment upon, otherwise utilize large body literary fragments.
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