The Eucharisticos, composed by Paulinus of Pella in fifth-century Marseille, stands out for the contrast between the author’s professed gratitude for God’s mercy and the persistence of his aristocratic values – especially his attachment to property – that continue to shape his life after his conversion. This chapter examines Paulinus’ expressions of thanksgiving in the Eucharisticos, before focusing on the recurring theme of domus. A comparison with Paulinus’ literary models – Augustine’s Confessions, Paulinus of Nola’s poem 10, and the works of Ausonius – reveals the distinctiveness of his confession. Finally, the Eucharisticos is situated within the theological context of fifth-century southern Gaul, and the apologetic purpose of this unique account of conversion is highlighted.
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Chapter Title
L’Eucharisticos di Paolino di Pella: le confessioni di un convertito?
Authors
Elena Castelnuovo
Language
Italian
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-0676-1.19
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Publication Year
2025
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Book Title
In aula ingenti memoriae meae. Forme di autobiografia nella letteratura tardolatina
Book Subtitle
Atti dell’International Workshop - Siena, 13 e 14 giugno 2024
Editors
Filomena Giannotti, Daniele Di Rienzo
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Number of Pages
240
Publication Year
2025
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© 2025 Author(s)
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Publisher Name
Firenze University Press, USiena Press
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-0676-1
ISBN Print
979-12-215-0675-4
eISBN (pdf)
979-12-215-0676-1
eISBN (epub)
979-12-215-0677-8
Series Title
Studi di Antichistica