The Expositio symboli of Rufinus of Aquileia and the Expositio symboli of Venantius Fortunatus
Benjamin Wheaton
The Expositio symboli of Fortunatus, when considered in the context both text from which it was adapted, Rufinus Aquileia’s fifth-century symboli, and other sermons on same subject fifth sixth centuries, showcases his skill at shaping transmitting Christian doctrine. Fortunatus usually adheres closely to flow Rufinus’ text, but shortens it, clarifies removes extraneous elements such as anti-pagan rhetoric. He also relies more citing Scripture than reasoning, relying a commonly recognized authority an already Christianized environment. departs source speaking cross, where independent excursus shows personal devotion. Fortunatus’ valued by later generations, especially Carolingians, who excerpted transmitted independently priests’ handbooks.
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