| Summary: | The article discusses the influence of ancient poetry, mythology, and history on medieval sermons in fourteenth-century England, focusing on Thomas Bradwardine's Sermo epinicius. Bradwardine, a theologian and writer, was influenced by the classics and incorporated references to ancient authorities in his sermons. The Sermo epinicius, delivered after the battle of Crécy, reflects Bradwardine's erudition and theological views, drawing on sources like De causa Dei contra Pelagium. Bradwardine's use of pseudepigraphic sources like De mundo and De vetula demonstrates his attempt to integrate classical heritage into Christian theology, emphasizing divine causality and the relationship between reason and faith.
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