St. Ambrose of Milan
"I have put these words before you, my sons and daughters, that you keep them in your souls: what benefit they may have, you will prove."
-- from On Responsibilities 3.22.139, Ambrose of Milan
Books @SAU
The St. Ambrose University Library has many books about St. Ambrose and by St. Ambrose. Here are a few:
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Ambrose's Patriarchs : ethics for the common man
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Call Number: BR65.A316 C64 2005Publication Date: 2015 -
Saint Ambrose of Milan : a primer (2nd ed)
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Call Number: St. Ambrose University Library Second Floor Stacks BR1720.A5 G73 2012Publication 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.
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Sancti Ambrosii Mediolanensis Episcopi Opera byCall Number: Third Floor Special Collections SPEC. COLL. BR65 .A32Publication Date: MDCLXXXVI
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Ambrose of Milan : deeds and thoughts of a bishop
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Call Number: BR1720.A5 P29413 2013Publication Date: 2013 -
Ambrose of Milan : church and court in a Christian capital
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Call Number: BR1720.A5 M37 1994Publication Date: 1994 -
Additional resources can be found on this list created by SAU student Kayla Kuffel:
Understanding Ambrose of Milan
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Academy for the Study of St. Ambrose of MilanThe 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:
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Ambrose of Milan powerpoint presentationIt will download a .ppsx, check your downloads folder.
SAU "Library Central" Subject Headings for Ambrose of Milan
Click on link below or Enter any/each of these into the SAU "Library Central" Advanced Search as a SUBJECT to find books on the shelves for you to peruse.
Ambrose, Saint, Bishop of Milan, d. 397
Christian saints -- Italy -- Milan -- Biography
Enter any/each of these into the SAU "Library Central" Advanced Search as a AUTHOR to find books on the shelves for you to peruse.
Music and St. Ambrose
St. Ambrose wrote music -- mostly hymns and chants.
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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"
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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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