Rex et hostis sed Christianus. Intorno ad alcuni aspetti della “politica religiosa” di Alarico

Authors

  • Daniele Reano

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13135/2039-4985/7823

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to re-examine Alaric's "religious policy", during the period between 408 and 410, analyzing the diplomatic relations established between the Goths and the court of Emperor Honorius, the brief usurpation of Attalus and the sacking of Rome in August 410. The elements highlighted here lead us to believe that the impact of the anti-Homousian religious affiliation of Alaric must be reduced in the complex of political events "internal" and "external" to the group of goths in the two-year period under consideration. In particular, it is emphasized that adherence to "non-Nicene" Christianity, while having a certain role in the set of decisions taken by the Gothic leader before and during the sacking of the city, should not be interpreted as an instrument aimed at opposing the ”Nicene” position expressed by the palatine court of Ravenna.

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Published

2023-06-30

Issue

Vol. 12 (2022)

Section

Saggi

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