Ebook: Doctrine and power: theological controversy and Christian leadership in the later Roman Empire
Author: Galvão-Sobrinho Carlos Roberto
- Tags: Arianism, Christian leadership--History--Early church ca. 30-600, Church history--Primitive and early church, Church history--Primitive and early church ca. 30-600, Theology Doctrinal--Early church, Theology Doctrinal--History--Early church ca. 30-600, History, Church history -- Primitive and early church ca. 30-600, Theology Doctrinal -- History -- Early church ca. 30-600, Christian leadership -- History -- Early church ca. 30-600, Church history -- Primitive and early church, Theology Doctrina
- Series: Transformation of the classical heritage 51., Joan Palevsky imprint in classical literature
- Year: 2014
- Publisher: University of California Press
- City: Berkeley
- Language: English
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During the fourth century AD, theological controversy divided Christian communities throughout the eastern half of the Roman Empire. At stake in these disputes was not only the truth about God but also the authority of church leaders whose legitimacy rested on their willingness to validate that truth. Because that truth could not be fixed, however, nor that willingness secured, the dispute constantly threatened prelates' claims to authority. This book argues that churchmen's response to that challenge gave birth to a new style of church leadership that contributed to the affirmation of episcopal power.
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