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Jude. Jude the brother of James, left a short epistle which is reckoned among the seven catholic epistles, and because in it he quotes from the apocryphal Book of Enoch it is rejected by many. Nevertheless by age and use it has gained authority and is reckoned among the Holy Scriptures. 5.
De Viris Illustribus, meaning "concerning illustrious men", represents a genre of literature which evolved during the Italian Renaissance in imitation of the exemplary literature of Ancient Rome. It inspired the widespread commissioning of groups of matching portraits of famous men from history (homini famosi) to serve as moral role models.
Le De viris illustribus (Des Hommes illustres) est la première œuvre conçue par Pétrarque et celle qui est restée sur sa table le plus longtemps. Elle contient toute sa passion pour l’histoire ancienne, ainsi que sa conviction que les grands hommes du passé peuvent fournir à ses contemporains un modèle sur lequel reconstruire leur éthique décadente.
Apr 22, 2024 · De Viris Illustribus (1) [Aurelius Victor] : De Viris Illustribus. Sections 1 - 49. This collection of very short biographies was at one time attributed to Aurelius Victor. It is now generally agreed that it cannot have been written by him; but it has often been combined with the De Caesaribus to create a brief summary of all ancient Roman history.
De viris illustribus urbis Romae. The anonymous work De viris illustribus urbis Romae (English: Famous Men of Rome) is the only work in Latin literature to offer an outline of Roman history in the form of 86 short biographies from the founding of the city to the Principate of Augustus. [1][2] Contrary to what the title suggests, however, not ...
Moralizing in the De viris illustribus One of the predominant characteristics of the De viris illustribus is its distinctly moralistic quality. This is achieved in two ways: 1) by inserting sen-tentiae at certain significant points in the Vitae; 2) by portraying the subjects as exemplifying good or bad traits, traits which Nepos wanted his ...
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The phrase 'de viris illustribus' translates to 'on illustrious men' and refers to a genre of Roman literature that focuses on the lives and achievements of notable figures in Roman history. This literary form was pivotal in shaping the understanding of Roman identity and virtues, highlighting the accomplishments and moral character of its subjects, which were often used as examples for ...
