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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