The historical and theological analysis of st. Ambrose of Milan’s “De spiritu sancto” treatise within the context of the formation and development of the church teaching on the holy spirit and general political picture of the epoch

The article recreates historical context in which of St. Ambrose of Milan’s “On the Holy Spirit” treatise was written. The activities and works of authors who influenced this composition is reviewed (Hilary of Poitiers, St. Athanasius of Alexandria, Didymus the Blind). The article contains a detailed theological analysis of the treatise.