S. Ambrosh De Nabuthae

"S. Ambrosh De Nabuthae" is a seminal Patristic treatise written by Saint Ambrose of Milan, one of the four original Doctors of the Church. Focusing on the biblical story of Naboth's vineyard from the Book of Kings, the work serves as a scathing critique of greed, avarice, and the social inequalities of the late Roman Empire. Ambrose uses the narrative of King Ahab's seizure of Naboth's ancestral land to deliver a powerful moral sermon on the obligations of the wealthy toward the poor.

The work is highly regarded for its rhetorical vigor and its foundational role in the development of Christian social ethics. Ambrose argues passionately that the earth was created for the common use of all humanity, and that the accumulation of excessive wealth at the expense of the needy is a violation of divine justice. This edition, featuring the scholarly contributions of Martin R.P. McGuire, offers critical insights into the linguistic and historical context of the Latin text. "S. Ambrosh De Nabuthae" remains a vital resource for scholars of early church history, theology, and the history of social thought, representing a timeless defense of the marginalized against the excesses of power.

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