Description: Art, Craft, and Theology in Fourth-Century Christian Authors analyses Christian Greek literature in the fourth century in order to emphasise the style, ingenuity, and craftsmanship demonstrated by the authors of such texts. It considers the way these 'wordsmiths' used classical literature techniques to strengthen their theological writings.
Review Quotes: "In sum, this monograph convincingly demonstrates how the craft of rhetoric was used in a meaningful way in the theological discourse of fourth century Christian church leaders." -- Olympe De Backer, Augustiniana
"Saying that the book is a welcome addition to the field of late antique studies may sound cliché, but it is not often that a book leaves the reader with the impression that a topic that has been repeatedly explored (the study of ekphrasis and prosopopoeia) can be approached from a different perspective and provide a new way of understanding the world of Late Antiquity." -- Alberto Jesús Quiroga Puertas, Universidad de Granada, De Gruyter"Several of the chapters would serve as welcome additions to syllabi for seminars on rhetoric or preaching. Seasoned scholars and nascent researchers alike will learn much from Ludlow's ambitious and compelling monograph." -- Erin Galgay Walsh, Journal of Orthodox Christian Studies