Ebook: A.D. 381 : heretics, pagans, and the dawn of the monotheistic state
- Tags: Theodosius -- I -- Emperor of Rome -- 347-395. Trinity -- History of doctrines -- Early church ca. 30-600. Church history -- 4th century. Trinity -- History of doctrines. Church history -- 30-600 Early church. Church history. Trinity -- History of doctrines -- Early church.
- Year: 2009
- Publisher: Pimlico
- City: New York, Constantinople)
- Edition: 1st ed
- Language: English
- epub
Examines the pivotal ways in which Theodosius's decree mandating a Christian orthodoxy ended debates about the nature of God, exploring the reasons why Theodosius's role was made to appear as a consensual ruling by the Council of Constantinople.
Abstract: Examines the pivotal ways in which Theodosius's decree mandating a Christian orthodoxy ended debates about the nature of God, exploring the reasons why Theodosius's role was made to appear as a consensual ruling by the Council of Constantinople