It is of an apologetico-polemical character and is dedicated to Florentina , his sister, at whose request it is said to have been written. Its popularity was unbounded in the Middle Ages , and it was translated into many of the vernaculars of the period. It treats of the Messianic prophecies, the passing of the Old Law , and of the Christian Dispensation.
The first part deals with the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity , and His return for the final judgment. The second part is taken up with the unbelief of the Jews , the calling of the Gentiles , and the passing of the Sabbath. In all, it is an appeal to the Jews to accept Christianity.
Gregory the Great and St. Augustine are the most generous contributors to its contents. The Divine attributes , creation, evil , and miscellanea are the subjects treated in the first book. The second is of a miscellaneous character; whilst the third deals with ecclesiastical orders, the judgment and the chastisement of God.
It is believed that this work greatly influenced Peter Lombard in his famous "Book of Sentences", "De ecclesiasticis officiis" is divided into two books, "De origine officiorum" and "De origine ministrorum". In the first Isidore treats of Divine worship and particularly the old Spanish Liturgy. It also Contains a lucid explanation of the Holy, Eucharist. The second treats of the hierarchy of the Church and the various states of life.
In it much interesting information is to be found concerning the development of music in general and its adaptation to the needs of the Ritual. The writer furnishes abundant proof of the true Christian democracy of the religious life by providing for the admission of men of every rank and station of life.
Not even slaves were debarred. The first edition of the works of Isidore was published in folio by Michael Somnius Paris, Another edition that is quite complete is based upon the manuscripts of Gomez, with notes by Perez and Grial Madrid, It is found in P. The "De natura rerum" was edited by G. Becker Berlin, Mommsen edited the historical writings of St.
Isidore "Mon. About this page APA citation. O'Connor, J. Isidore of Seville. In The Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. MLA citation. O'Connor, John Bonaventure. New York: Robert Appleton Company, This article was transcribed for New Advent by Darl J.
Ecclesiastical approbation. Nihil Obstat. October 1, It survived because no other source gave medieval man such a handy treasure of information. A modern edition of the Etymologies was made by W. Lindsay 2 vols. Armstrong All rights reserved. Home Biography St. Isidore of Seville St. Isidore of Seville. The Etymologies Isidore labored over the Etymologies from to Further Reading on St.
When the Arabs brought study of Aristotle back to Europe, this was nothing new to Spain because Isidore's open mind had already reintroduced the philosopher to students there. As bishop of Seville for 37 years, succeeding Leander, he set a model for representative government in Europe. Under his direction, and perhaps remembering the tyrannies of his brother, he rejected autocratic decision- making and organized synods to discuss government of the Spanish Church.
Still trying to wear away rock with water, he helped convert the barbarian Visigoths from Arianism to Christianity. He lived until almost As he was dying his house was filled with crowds of poor he was giving aid and alms to. One of his last acts was to give all his possessions to the poor. When he died in , this Doctor of the Church had done more than his brother had ever hoped; the light of his learning caught fire in Spanish minds and held back the Dark Ages of barbarism from Spain.
But even greater than his outstanding mind must have been the genius of his heart that allowed him to see beyond rejection and discouragement to joy and possibility.
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