Doctrine and Power : Theological Controversy and Christian Leadership in the Later Roman Empire.

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Author / Creator:	Galvão-Sobrinho, Carlos R.
Imprint:	University of California Press, 2013.
Description:	1 online resource
Language:	English
Series:	Joan Palevsky imprint in classical literature Transformation of the classical heritage ; 51 Joan Palevsky imprint in classical literature. Transformation of the classical heritage ; 51.
Subject:	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. Arianism. Arianism. Church history -- Primitive and early church. Theology, Doctrinal -- Early church. History.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12481387

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ISBN:	1299787800 9781299787803 9780520954663 0520954661 9780520257399 0520257391
Digital file characteristics:	data file
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record.
Summary:	During the fourth century AD, theological controversy divided Christian communities throughout the Eastern half of the Roman Empire. Not only was the truth about God at stake, but also the authority of church leaders, whose legitimacy depended on their claims to represent that truth. In this book, Galvao-Sobrinho argues that out of these disputes was born a new style of church leadership, one in which the power of the episcopal office was greatly increased. The author shows how these disputes compelled church leaders repeatedly to assert their orthodoxy and legitimacy-tasks that required them.
Other form:	Print version: 9781299787803

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