Boethius: The Life Of St. Antony, The Consolation Of Philosophy
The Life of Saint Antony, The Confessions, and The Consolation of Philosophy all reflect the wider cultural context of their particular geographical setting of their time. These three works reflect upon theology, specifically problems within theology. However, they provide contrasting opinions, largely because they were written in different times and cultures.
First, The Life of Saint Antony recounts the life of Saint Antony who reportedly lived from 251 to 356 CE. However, the work itself is written by Athanasius of Alexandria, who lived from 298 to 373 CE. Athanasius of Alexandria lived in fourth century Alexandria. Thus, he was only a teenager when the Edict of Milan was proclaimed in 313. This edit, proclaimed by Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, symbolically ended the persecution of Christians within the Roman Empire, which controlled the Mediterranean world. Effectively, the Edict of Milan made Christianity a legitimate and significant religion. Additionally, Constantine’s previous conversion significantly impacted the Christian faiths acceptance and ability to spread.
However, it seems the shaping point of Athanasius of Alexandria’s life was the First Council of Nicaea in 325. Athanasius of Alexandria attended this council, at which the Nicene Creed was constructed. However, the main …show more content…
This work poses as a significant bridge between the Roman era and the Medieval era. Undoubtedly, Boethius was significantly influenced by the culture and events of his time. Boethius was born on four years after the final, official collapse of the Western Roman Empire. Contrastingly, his works do not mention Jesus or Christianity. However, they discuss God. But, The Consolation of Philosophy provides a powerful argument explaining how evil can exist in our world, even though it is governed by God. He also provides several other arguments, including how happiness can exist despite
First, The Life of Saint Antony recounts the life of Saint Antony who reportedly lived from 251 to 356 CE. However, the work itself is written by Athanasius of Alexandria, who lived from 298 to 373 CE. Athanasius of Alexandria lived in fourth century Alexandria. Thus, he was only a teenager when the Edict of Milan was proclaimed in 313. This edit, proclaimed by Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, symbolically ended the persecution of Christians within the Roman Empire, which controlled the Mediterranean world. Effectively, the Edict of Milan made Christianity a legitimate and significant religion. Additionally, Constantine’s previous conversion significantly impacted the Christian faiths acceptance and ability to spread.
However, it seems the shaping point of Athanasius of Alexandria’s life was the First Council of Nicaea in 325. Athanasius of Alexandria attended this council, at which the Nicene Creed was constructed. However, the main …show more content…
This work poses as a significant bridge between the Roman era and the Medieval era. Undoubtedly, Boethius was significantly influenced by the culture and events of his time. Boethius was born on four years after the final, official collapse of the Western Roman Empire. Contrastingly, his works do not mention Jesus or Christianity. However, they discuss God. But, The Consolation of Philosophy provides a powerful argument explaining how evil can exist in our world, even though it is governed by God. He also provides several other arguments, including how happiness can exist despite