Ambrose
Ambrose of Milan (; 4 April 397), venerated as Saint Ambrose, ; .}} was a theologian and statesman who served as Bishop of Milan from 374 to 397. He expressed himself prominently as a public figure, fiercely promoting Roman Christianity against Arianism and paganism. He left a substantial collection of writings, of which the best known include the ethical commentary ''De officiis ministrorum'' (377–391), and the exegetical (386–390). His preachings, his actions and his literary works, in addition to his innovative musical hymnography, made him one of the most influential ecclesiastical figures of the 4th century.Ambrose was serving as the Roman governor of Aemilia-Liguria in Milan when he was unexpectedly made Bishop of Milan in 374 by popular acclamation. As bishop, he took a firm position against Arianism and attempted to mediate the conflict between the emperors Theodosius I and Magnus Maximus. Tradition credits Ambrose with developing an antiphonal chant, known as Ambrosian chant, and for composing the "Te Deum" hymn, though modern scholars now reject both of these attributions. Ambrose's authorship on at least four hymns, including the well-known "Veni redemptor gentium", is secure; they form the core of the Ambrosian hymns, which includes others that are sometimes attributed to him. He also had a notable influence on Augustine of Hippo (354–430), whom he helped convert to Christianity.
Western Christianity identified Ambrose as one of its four traditional Doctors of the Church. He is considered a saint by the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, Anglican Communion, and various Lutheran denominations, and venerated as the patron saint of Milan and beekeepers. Provided by Wikipedia
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by Philips, Ambrose
Published 1725
Published 1725
Printed for J. Tonson, T. Woodward, J. Walthoe, Jun. and J. Peele; and sold by J. Osborn, and T. Longman
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by Philips, Ambrose
Published 1725
Published 1725
Printed for J. Tonson, T. Woodward, J. Walthoe, Jun. and J. Peele; and sold by J. Osborn, and T. Longman
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by Philips, Ambrose
Published 1741
Published 1741
Printed by S. Powell, for Philip Crampton at Addison's-Head in Dame-street
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by Philips, Ambrose
Published 1712
Published 1712
printed for S. Buckley at the Dolphin in Little-Britain; and J. Tonson, at Shakespear's Head over-against Catherine-Street in the Strand
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by Philips, Ambrose
Published 1739
Published 1739
printed for J. Brindley, in New Bond-Street, Bookseller and Bookbinder to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, and R. Montagu, in Great Queen-Street, near Lincoln's-Inn Fields, and sold by C. Corbet against St. Dunstan's Church in Fleetstreet
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by Philips, Ambrose
Published 1791
Published 1791
printed for the proprietors, under the direction of John Bell, British Library, Strand, bookseller to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales
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by Selden, Ambrose
Published 1749
Published 1749
printed for W. Johnston, at the Golden Ball in St. Paul's Church-Yard
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by Philips, Ambrose
Published 1750
Published 1750
printed for James Dalton. Bookseller, at Sir Isaac Newton's Head on Temple-Bar
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by Philips, Ambrose
Published 1723
Published 1723
printed for J. Roberts; and sold by J. Brotherton in Cornhill; A. Bettesworth in Pater-Noster-Row; J. Pemberton in Fleetstreet; J. Woodman in Bow-Street, Covent-Garden; and J. Stag in Westminster-Hall