(Mis)Identifying Teachers in Late Antique Gaul
Alison John
Abstract Mamertus Claudianus, a priest in Vienne the mid-fifth century, has been identified by some scholars as professional teacher of Latin rhetoric. This article contests this classification, arguing that Claudianus was an active member learned Christian literary circles and leader philosophical theological ‘literary salons’. It demonstrates importance correctly identifying teachers prosopography illustrates potential incorrect identifications to produce flawed distorted historical reconstructions cultural transformations late antique west. A close reading sources for coupled with firm understanding educational realities Gaul, sheds light on evolution increasingly intellectual culture among Gallo-Roman litterati fifth contributes better transformation practices period after ‘fall’ Rome.
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