Theodoret's people : social networks and religious conflict in late Roman Syria / Adam M. Schor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schor, Adam M., 1976-

Series:

Transformation of the classical heritage ; 48.

Transformation of the classical heritage ; 48

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Theodoret, Bishop of Cyrrhus--Friends and associates.

Theodoret.

Christian sociology--Syria--History.

Christian sociology.

Antiochian school.

Syria--Church history.

Syria.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (361 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Berkeley, Calif. : University of California Press, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Theodoret's People sheds new light on religious clashes of the mid-fifth century regarding the nature (or natures) of Christ. Adam M. Schor focuses on Theodoret, bishop of Cyrrhus, his Syrian allies, and his opponents, led by Alexandrian bishops Cyril and Dioscorus. Although both sets of clerics adhered to the Nicene creed, their contrasting theological statements led to hostilities, violence, and the permanent fracturing of the Christian community. Schor closely examines council transcripts, correspondence, and other records of communication. Using social network theory, he argues that Theodoret's doctrinal coalition was actually a meaningful community, bound by symbolic words and traditions, riven with internal rivalries, and embedded in a wider world of elite friendship and patronage.

Contents:

Front matter

Contents

Abbreviations and reference information

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Part I. Theodoret and His Antiochene Clerical Network

Part II. Theodoret and Late Roman Networks of Patronage

Notes

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613277756

9781283277754

1283277751

9780520948617

0520948610

OCLC:

710975202