Learning objectives
In-depth knowledge of early Christian literature, with particular reference to the treatment of the literary genres and to their evolution.
Course unit content
The course will focus on the evolution of Early Christian literary genres, in particular on the most peculiar features of the patristic exegetical tradition in the second and third century.
Bibliography
1) M. MARIN, Orientamenti di esegesi biblica dei Padri, in A. Quaquarelli (a cura di), Complementi interdisciplinari di Patrologia, Roma 1989, pp. 273-317;
2) M. SIMONETTI, E. PRINZIVALLI, Storia della letteratura cristiana antica, ed. EDB, Bologna 2010;
3) One of the following books (the student will be given the possibility of choosing among the books listed below):
- Octavius. Un contraddittorio del III secolo su paganesimo e cristianesimo, Edizioni Associate 2008;
- C. GIANOTTO, E. NORELLI, M. PESCE, L'enigma Gesù. Fonti e metodi della ricerca storica, Roma 2008;
- H. MERKEL, La pluralità dei Vangeli, Torino 1990.
Teaching methods
The course consists of classroom lectures supplemented by weekly tutorials.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam on the different parts of the program.
Other information
English Seminar: Christianity and syncretism: the Gnostic "menace"