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Shapers of early Christianity : 52 biographies, A.D. 100-400 / Roland H. Worth, Jr.

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Van Pelt Library BR1700.3 .W67 2007
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Author/Creator:
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Genre:
  • Biographies.
Physical Description:
vi, 195 pages ; 27 cm
Place of Publication:
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, [2007]
Summary:
"Discusses the beliefs and behaviors of 50+ figures (100-400 A.D.) who played a role in the transformation from primitive Christianity to early Medieval Catholicism. Provides an overview of each person's life and influence on controversies dividing the community of faith over time, the process behind these divisions, as well as the typical reactions of different personalities"--Provided by publisher.
Contents:
  • Second century Christianity
  • Faith and imperial government
  • The Christian intellectual tradition
  • Biblical translators and textual scholars
  • Defenders of orthodoxy
  • Proponents of "heretical" alternatives
  • Alternative routes to holiness.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-192) and index.
ISBN:
  • 9780786429233
  • 0786429232
OCLC:
78787393

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