La amistad en el epistolario de Alcuino de York.
The epistolary work of Alcuin of York provides a profound insight into friendship in the Early Middle Ages, where it was not only an emotional bond but also a means of spiritual growth and closeness to God. Inspired by the Patristic tradition, Alcuin develops his concept of friendship through carita...
| Publicado en: | Scripta Mediaevalia Vol. 18; no. 1; pp. 113 - 134 |
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Universidad Nacional de Cuyo
2025
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| Sumario: | The epistolary work of Alcuin of York provides a profound insight into friendship in the Early Middle Ages, where it was not only an emotional bond but also a means of spiritual growth and closeness to God. Inspired by the Patristic tradition, Alcuin develops his concept of friendship through caritas Christi, seeing in his friends a reflection of the divine. His correspondence reveals that friendship played a crucial role in the social and political structure of the time, involving abbots, monks, kings, and laypeople. In his letters, he emphasizes fidelitas as the cornerstone of true friendship, highlighting the need for trust, sincerity, and mutual commitment. Additionally, his epistolary style is marked by intense affection, conveyed through metaphors and biblical references. For Alcuin, friendship is not merely a gift from God but a path to holiness, a spiritual treasure that endures beyond earthly life. El epistolario de Alcuino de York ofrece una visión profunda de la amistad en la Alta Edad Media, donde no solo se concebía como un vínculo afectivo, sino como un medio para la vida espiritual y el acercamiento a Dios. Inspirado en la tradición patrística, Alcuino desarrolla su concepción de la amistad a partir de la caritas Christi, viendo en sus amigos un reflejo de la divinidad. Su correspondencia evidencia que la amistad era fundamental en la estructura social y política de la época, involucrando a abades, monjes, reyes y laicos. En sus cartas, resalta la fidelitas como el pilar esencial de la verdadera amistad, subrayando la necesidad de confianza, sinceridad y compromiso mutuo. Además, su estilo epistolar está cargado de un intenso afecto, expresado mediante metáforas y referencias bíblicas. Para Alcuino, la amistad no es solo un don de Dios, sino un camino hacia la santidad, una riqueza espiritual que perdura más allá de la vida terrenal. |
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