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The St. Ambrose University Library has many books about St. Ambrose and by St. Ambrose. Here are a few:

Ambrose's Patriarchs : ethics for the common man by Marcia L. Colish
Call Number: BR65.A316 C64 2005
Publication Date: 2015
Saint Ambrose of Milan : a primer (2nd ed) by Robert L. Grant
Call Number: St. Ambrose University Library Second Floor Stacks BR1720.A5 G73 2012
Publication Date: 2012
"This primer is produced for the "Ambrose Academy," a research center dedicated to the study of St. Ambrose of Milan in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and Liberal Arts." T.p. verso.
"In this second edition we have decided to focus more clearly on Ambrose as a model of the Liberal Arts and the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. His moral theology, especially his emphasis on social justice and his understanding of the relationship between Church and State, are particularly highlighted. This facets of Ambrose's theology and actions best reflect the heritage and aspirations of the university that bears his name."-- T.p. verso.
The author, Reverend Grant is the director of the Academy for the Study of St. Ambrose of Milan, and professor at St. Ambrose University.
The St. Ambrose Library copies are signed by the author.
Sancti Ambrosii Mediolanensis Episcopi Opera by Ambrose, Saint, Bishop of Milan, d. 397.
Call Number: Third Floor Special Collections SPEC. COLL. BR65 .A32
Publication Date: MDCLXXXVI
Ambrose of Milan : deeds and thoughts of a bishop by Cesare Pasini; Robert L. Grant
Call Number: BR1720.A5 P29413 2013
Publication Date: 2013
Ambrose of Milan : church and court in a Christian capital by Neil B. McLynn
Call Number: BR1720.A5 M37 1994
Publication Date: 1994
On the Holy Spirit by St Ambrose
Call Number: BT 120 .A43 2013
Publication Date: 2013

Additional resources can be found on this list created by SAU student Kayla Kuffel:

Books By Or About St. Ambrose of Milan

SAU "Library Central" Subject Headings for Ambrose of Milan

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Ambrose, Saint, Bishop of Milan, d. 397

Christian saints -- Italy -- Milan -- Biography

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Language

English (36)
Italian (12)
French (6)
Latin (4)
German (2)

Understanding Ambrose of Milan

Academy for the Study of St. Ambrose of Milan
The official website homepage. The Mission of the Academy for the Study of St. Ambrose of Milan is to advance the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and the Liberal Arts by promoting and supporting scholarship, research, and creative work about the Patron Saint of St. Ambrose University.
Goal
The Academy for the Study of St. Ambrose of Milan will be recognized as the premier research center for the study of St. Ambrose in the English speaking world through publications, translations lectures, courses, study-trips, symposia, exhibitions, visiting scholars, scholarships, internships here and abroad, and collaboration with the Academia Ambrosiana of the Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan and other related institutions.
Includes the Journal "Fons Luminis" with full-text articles.

Ambrose of Milan in Art

St. Ambrose of Milan has been depicted in paintings, sculpture, mosiac, and other art formats. Here a few of them:

Ambrose of Milan, Bishop

Ambrose of Milan powerpoint presentation
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Music and St. Ambrose

St. Ambrose wrote music -- mostly hymns and chants.

This CD of his music is available at the SAU Library:

La Creazione La Verginità ; La Pace Luigi Benedetti; Gruppo di canto ambrosiano. p1996 Available at St. Ambrose University Library SAU Library, First Floor Music (AUDIO M2154.6.A45 C74 1996 ) An article discussing his hymns can be found here: Lenti, V. (1997). Saint Ambrose, the Father of Western Hymnody. The Hymn, 48(4), 44-48. You can listen to some of his music on YouTube: A YouTube video of "O Splendor of God's Glory Bright" A YouTube video of "Te Deum - 5th Century Monastic Chant" See these articles in Wikipedia about his music: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambrose#Church_music https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veni_redemptor_gentium

La Creazione La Verginità ; La Pace

Luigi Benedetti; Gruppo di canto ambrosiano. p1996

Available at St. Ambrose University Library SAU Library, First Floor Music

(AUDIO M2154.6.A45 C74 1996 )

An article discussing his hymns can be found here:

Lenti, V. (1997). Saint Ambrose, the Father of Western Hymnody. The Hymn, 48(4), 44-48.

You can listen to some of his music on YouTube:

A YouTube video of "O Splendor of God's Glory Bright"

A YouTube video of "Te Deum - 5th Century Monastic Chant"

See these articles in Wikipedia about his music:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambrose#Church_music

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veni_redemptor_gentium

Music by St. Ambrose of Milan

Music composed by St. Ambrose of Milan. As sung by the St. Ambrose University Chamber Singers during their 2017 European Tour. Dr. Nathan Windt, director. Arranged by William Campbell, SAU Music professor.

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