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⭐ In the context of *Confessions*, Henry Chadwick is considered a key figure for what reason regarding the work?

Henry Chadwick’s contribution lies in his scholarly recognition of *Confessions* as a pivotal work within Western literary tradition, solidifying its place among the great literary achievements of the West.

⭐ Core Definition: Henry Chadwick (theologian)

Henry Chadwick KBE FBA (23 June 1920 – 17 June 2008) was a British academic, theologian and Church of England priest. A former dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford – and as such, head of Christ Church, Oxford – he also served as master of Peterhouse, Cambridge.

A leading historian of the early church, Chadwick was appointed Regius Professor at both the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. He was a noted supporter of improved relations with the Catholic Church, and a leading member of the Anglican–Roman Catholic International Commission. An accomplished musician, having studied music to degree level, he took a leading part in the revision and updating of hymnals widely used within Anglicanism, chairing the board of the publisher Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd. for 20 years.

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👉 Henry Chadwick (theologian) in the context of Confessions (Augustine)

Confessions (Latin: Confessiones) is an autobiographical work by Augustine of Hippo, consisting of 13 books written in Latin between AD 397 and 400. The work outlines Augustine's sinful youth and his conversion to Christianity. Modern English translations are sometimes published under the title The Confessions of Saint Augustine in order to distinguish it from other books with similar titles. Its original title was Confessions in Thirteen Books; it was composed to be read out loud, with each book being a complete unit.

Confessions is generally considered one of Augustine's most important texts. It is widely seen as the first Western autobiography ever written (Ovid had invented the genre at the start of the first century AD with his Tristia) and was an influential model for Christian writers throughout the Middle Ages. Henry Chadwick wrote that Confessions will "always rank among the great masterpieces of western literature".

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Henry Chadwick (theologian) in the context of "Confessions (Augustine)"

⭐ In the context of Confessions, Henry Chadwick is considered a key figure for what reason regarding the work?

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👉 Henry Chadwick (theologian) in the context of Confessions (Augustine)


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