Hermeneutics of the Proud.
The article examines the historical and conceptual significance of the phrase "parcere subiectis et debellare superbos" and its implications for understanding sovereignty and power dynamics in both Roman and Christian contexts. Topics discussed include the evolution of the concept of clemency in war...
| Publicado en: | Comparatist Vol. 48; pp. 203 - 222 |
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University of North Carolina Press
Nov2024
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| Sumario: | The article examines the historical and conceptual significance of the phrase "parcere subiectis et debellare superbos" and its implications for understanding sovereignty and power dynamics in both Roman and Christian contexts. Topics discussed include the evolution of the concept of clemency in warfare, the theological reinterpretation of sovereign power by figures like Saint Augustine, and the relationship between confession, truth, and forgiveness in relation to early Christian teachings. |
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