Doctrine and Power : Theological Controversy and Christian Leadership in the Later Roman Empire.
Galvão-Sobrinho, Carlos R.
Doctrine and Power : Theological Controversy and Christian Leadership in the Later Roman Empire. - University of California Press, 2013. - 1 online resource - Joan Palevsky imprint in classical literature Transformation of the classical heritage ; 51 . - Joan Palevsky imprint in classical literature. Transformation of the classical heritage ; 51. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part One. Points of Departure: Theology and Christian Leadership in the Third-Century Church; 1. Christian Leadership and the Challenge of Theology; 2. "Not in the Spirit of Controversy": Truth, Leadership, and Solidarity; Part Two. God in Dispute: Devotion and Truth, A.D. 318-325; 3. Precision, Devotion, and Controversy in Alexandria; 4. Making the People a Partner to the Dispute; 5. "For the Sake of the Logos": Spreading the Controversy. 6. "To Please the Overseer of All": The Emperor's Involvement and the Politicization of TheologyPart Three. Defining God: Truth and Power, A.D. 325-361; 7. Claiming Truth, Projecting Power, A.D. 325-337; 8. The Challenge of Theology and Power in Action: Bishops, Cities, and Empire, A.D. 337-361; Conclusion; Appendix; Bishops Investigated or Deposed for Doctrinal Reasons before the Arian Controversy; Compromise and Solidarity in Doctrinal Controversy in the Early Church; The Workshops of Alexandria; Kolluthus's Schism and the Arians; The Recall of Arius and the Bithynian Bishops. The Arian Community of Alexandria after NicaeaAthanasius and Arsenius of Hypsele; Events Involving Athanasius from Spring 330 to Winter 332; From Athanasius's Flight to the Councils of Rome and Antioch, 339-341; List of Abbreviations; Notes; Bibliography; Index.
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.
1299787800 (electronic bk.) 9781299787803 (electronic bk.) 9780520954663 (electronic bk.) 0520954661 (electronic bk.)
510031 MIL 22573/ctt7x75bj JSTOR
30 - 600
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.
Église--Histoire--ca 30-600 (Église primitive)
Théologie dogmatique--Histoire--ca 30-600 (Église primitive)
Arianisme.
RELIGION--Christian Church--History.
RELIGION--Christianity--History.
HISTORY--Ancient--General.
Arianism.
Church history--Primitive and early church.
Theology, Doctrinal--Early church.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
History.
BR205 .G35 2013
270.2
Doctrine and Power : Theological Controversy and Christian Leadership in the Later Roman Empire. - University of California Press, 2013. - 1 online resource - Joan Palevsky imprint in classical literature Transformation of the classical heritage ; 51 . - Joan Palevsky imprint in classical literature. Transformation of the classical heritage ; 51. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part One. Points of Departure: Theology and Christian Leadership in the Third-Century Church; 1. Christian Leadership and the Challenge of Theology; 2. "Not in the Spirit of Controversy": Truth, Leadership, and Solidarity; Part Two. God in Dispute: Devotion and Truth, A.D. 318-325; 3. Precision, Devotion, and Controversy in Alexandria; 4. Making the People a Partner to the Dispute; 5. "For the Sake of the Logos": Spreading the Controversy. 6. "To Please the Overseer of All": The Emperor's Involvement and the Politicization of TheologyPart Three. Defining God: Truth and Power, A.D. 325-361; 7. Claiming Truth, Projecting Power, A.D. 325-337; 8. The Challenge of Theology and Power in Action: Bishops, Cities, and Empire, A.D. 337-361; Conclusion; Appendix; Bishops Investigated or Deposed for Doctrinal Reasons before the Arian Controversy; Compromise and Solidarity in Doctrinal Controversy in the Early Church; The Workshops of Alexandria; Kolluthus's Schism and the Arians; The Recall of Arius and the Bithynian Bishops. The Arian Community of Alexandria after NicaeaAthanasius and Arsenius of Hypsele; Events Involving Athanasius from Spring 330 to Winter 332; From Athanasius's Flight to the Councils of Rome and Antioch, 339-341; List of Abbreviations; Notes; Bibliography; Index.
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.
1299787800 (electronic bk.) 9781299787803 (electronic bk.) 9780520954663 (electronic bk.) 0520954661 (electronic bk.)
510031 MIL 22573/ctt7x75bj JSTOR
30 - 600
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.
Église--Histoire--ca 30-600 (Église primitive)
Théologie dogmatique--Histoire--ca 30-600 (Église primitive)
Arianisme.
RELIGION--Christian Church--History.
RELIGION--Christianity--History.
HISTORY--Ancient--General.
Arianism.
Church history--Primitive and early church.
Theology, Doctrinal--Early church.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
History.
BR205 .G35 2013
270.2