Origen de la teoría sobre la paráfrasis del Pseudo-Teófilo

Abstract

Origin of the theory about the Pseudo-Theophilus’ Paraphrase. – The sudden and abrupt change in Contardo Ferrini’s stance towards Theophilus, is attributed here to the misinterpretation of a letter sent to him by Zachariä von Lingenthal on January 31, 1884, just as his magnificent edition of the Paraphrase was on the brink of publication. This circumstance compels him to hastily modify and adapt its Prolegomena to his new theory, leading to significant unforeseen consequences. Furthermore, due to the rush, he also overlooks making modifications in other sections of his edition where, for this reason, Theophilus is still acknowledged as the author of the Paraphrase.