Rufinus and the reimagination of Pliny's correspondence with Trajan (HE 3.33)
Journal article
Hanaghan, Michael Peter. (2022). Rufinus and the reimagination of Pliny's correspondence with Trajan (HE 3.33). Vigiliae Christinane. 76(2), pp. 202-216. https://doi.org/10.1163/15700720-bja10044
Authors | Hanaghan, Michael Peter |
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Abstract | Rufinus’ account of Pliny the Younger’s correspondence with Trajan regarding the treatment of Christians (Ep. 10.96–7) differs from Eusebius’ in three important ways: linking persecution to internal divisions within the Church; accentuating Pliny’s compassion for the Christian dead; and removing his skepticism regarding the Christian worship of a divine Christ. This article analyses these changes in light of Rufinus’ early fifth century context, especially the development of the cult of martyrs in northern Italy, and the Theodosian use of Trajan in imperial representations. |
Keywords | Rufinus of Aquileia; Pliny the Younger; Eusebius; persecution; Tertullian; Trajan |
Year | 2022 |
Journal | Vigiliae Christinane |
Journal citation | 76 (2), pp. 202-216 |
Publisher | Brill |
ISSN | 0042-6032 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1163/15700720-bja10044 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85126290991 |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Page range | 202-216 |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 01 Mar 2022 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 09 Jun 2022 |
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