Топоси и протообрази за Методий като славянски светец в „Пространното житие на Св. Методий”
Topoi and proto-images of Methodius as a Slavic saint in the Life of Saint Methodius

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses the topoi and proto-images in The Life of Saint Methodius used to emphasise the significance of St. Methodius as a Slavonic Apostle and archbishop. The analysis shows that the author presents the deeds of Methodius through the events and topoi of narrative, but evaluates them through a system of proto-images and prototypes. In this way the deeds of Methodius are compared to those of Biblical characters and heavenly creatures. The selection of images, (from the Old Testament, New Testament and early Christian, with a clear preference for the Old Testament Patriarchs), presents Methodius as a messenger of God, patron-saint of all Slavs, teacher, Church leader and pastor, protector from heresy, apostle and mentor of Slavonic peoples.

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