Antioch as a Centre of Hellenic Culture, as Observed by Libanius (Liverpool University Press - Translated Texts for Historians)

Focusing on the first and last years of LibaniusвЂTM Antiochene career (AD 354–388), this volume illustrates his great range of his rhetorical skills, while at the same time illuminating the intrigues of city politics and university life. The shorter speeches give unparalleled insights into problems of sharply contemporary relevance – teachersвЂTM pay, student indiscipline and rioting, threats from the rival Latin curriculum, accusations of professional incompetence, as well as everyday details of academic life. Focusing On The First And Last Years Of Libanius' Antiochene Career (ad 354-388), The Speeches In This Volume Illustrate The Great Range Of Libanius' Rhetorical Skills, While At The Same Time Illuminating The Intrigues Of City Politics And University Life. The Book's Focal Points Are The Great Patriotic Antiochikos (oration 11), Delivered Soon After Libanius' Return To His Native City, And The Long Defence Of His Educational System (oration 62) From Almost Thirty Years Later, In Which A Bellicose Tone Is Adopted To Rebut A Personal Attack On Libanius' Failure To Produce A Really Successful Student. The Shorter Speeches Give Unparalleled Insights Into Problems Of Sharply Contemporary Relevance - Teachers' Pay, Student Indiscipline And Rioting, Threats From The Rival Latin Curriculum, Accusations Of Professional Incompetence, As Well As Everyday Details Of Academic Life. The Majority Of These Speeches Have Not Previously Been Translated Into English. This Volume Will Interest Not Only Students Of Libanius And Of Antioch, But Also Those Engaged In The Broader Study Of Education, Rhetoric, Hellenic Culture And Upper-class Pagan Society In Late Antiquity.-- Publisher Description. Oration 11. The Antiochikos : In Praise Of Antioch -- Oration 31. To The Antiochenes For The Teachers -- Oration 62. Against The Critics Of His Educational System -- Oration 43. On The Agreements -- Oration 36. On The Magical Practices -- Oration 34. Against The Slanders Of The Pedagogue -- Oration 42. For Thalassius -- Oration 58. To His Students On The Carpeting -- Oration 3. To His Students About His Speech. Translated With An Introduction By A.f. Norman. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [xix]-xxii) And Index. Translated From The Greek. "Focusing on the first and last years of Libanius' Antiochene career (AD 354-388), the speeches in this volume illustrate the great range of Libanius' rhetorical skills, while at the same time illuminating the intrigues of city politics and university life. The book's focal points are the great patriotic Antiochikos (Oration 11), delivered soon after Libanius' return to his native city, and the long defence of his educational system (Oration 62) from almost thirty years later, in which a bellicose tone is adopted to rebut a personal attack on Libanius' failure to produce a really successful student. The shorter speeches give unparalleled insights into problems of sharply contemporary relevance - teachers' pay, student indiscipline and rioting, threats from the rival Latin curriculum, accusations of professional incompetence, as well as everyday details of academic life. The majority of these speeches have not previously been translated into English. This volume will interest not only students of Libanius and of Antioch, but also those engaged in the broader study of education, rhetoric, Hellenic culture and upper-class pagan society in late antiquity."--Jacket Title Page 4 Table of Contents 8 Editor's Note 10 General Introduction 12 Select Bibliography 20 Abbreviations 24 Part I: In the Reign of Constantius 26 Oration 11: The Antiochikos: In Praise of Antioch 28 Introduction 28 Text and Notes 32 Oration 31: To the Antiochenec for the Teachers 91 Introduction 91 Text and Notes 95 Part II: In the Reign of Theodosius 110 Oration 62: Against the Critics od his Educational System 112 Introduction 112 Text and Notes 115 Oration 43: On the Agreements 136 Introduction 136 Text and Notes 139 Oration 36: On the Magical Practices 148 Introduction 148 Text and Notes 151 Oration 34: Against the Slanders of the Pedagogue 158 Introduction 158 Text and Notes 161 Oration 42: For Thalassius 170 Introduction 170 Text and Notes 173 Oration 58: To his Students on the Carpeting 194 Introduction 194 Text and Notes 195 Oration 3: To his Students about his Speech 208 Introduction 208 Text and Notes 210 Index of Persons and Places in the Text 218 Map of Antioch 224 Title Page......Page 4 Table of Contents......Page 8 Editor's Note......Page 10 General Introduction......Page 12 Select Bibliography......Page 20 Abbreviations......Page 24 Part I: In the Reign of Constantius......Page 26 Introduction......Page 28 Text and Notes......Page 32 Introduction......Page 91 Text and Notes......Page 95 Part II: In the Reign of Theodosius......Page 110 Introduction......Page 112 Text and Notes......Page 115 Introduction......Page 136 Text and Notes......Page 139 Introduction......Page 148 Text and Notes......Page 151 Introduction......Page 158 Text and Notes......Page 161 Introduction......Page 170 Text and Notes......Page 173 Introduction......Page 194 Text and Notes......Page 195 Introduction......Page 208 Text and Notes......Page 210 Index of Persons and Places in the Text......Page 218 Map of Antioch......Page 224 Focusing on the first and last years of Libanius' Antiochene career, this volume illustrates his great range of rhetorical skills, while at the same time illuminating the great intrigues of city politics and university life