Novatian of Rome and the culmination of pre-Nicene orthodoxy / James L. Papandrea.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Papandrea, James L., 1963- author.

Series:

Princeton theological monograph series Novatian of Rome and the culmination of pre-Nicene orthodoxy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jesus Christ.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiii, 170 pages)

Place of Publication:

Eugene, Oregon : Pickwick Publications, [2012]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Novatian of Rome and the Culmination of Pre-Nicene Orthodoxy is an overview of the development of Christology and Trinitarian doctrine, which reached a plateau with Novatian, the third-century priest of Rome. Here James Papandrea offers an enlightening and thorough treatment of the thought, historical context, and theological influences of Novatian. Included are an assessment of the alternative Christologies of the pre-Nicene period, a survey of Novatian's legacy, and concluding comments on the relevance of his theology and ecclesiology for the contemporary church.

Contents:

The state of christology before the mid-third century

Novatian : his life and historical context

Novatian : master of doctrine

Novatian's ongoing legacy.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781630876487

1630876488