The Cambridge History of Christianity
The Cambridge History of Christianity
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USDThis volume in the Cambridge History of Christianity presents the 'Golden Age' of patristic Christianity. After episodes of persecution by the Roman government, Christianity emerged as a licit religion enjoying imperial patronage and eventually became the favoured religion of the empire. The articles in this volume discuss the rapid transformation of Christianity during late antiquity, giving specific consideration to artistic, social, literary, philosophical, political, inter-religious and cultural aspects. The volume moves away from simple dichotomies and reductive schematizations (e.g., 'heresy v. orthodoxy') toward an inclusive description of the diverse practices and theories that made up Christianity at this time. Whilst proportional attention is given to the emergence of the Great Church within the Roman Empire, other topics are treated as well - such as the development of Christian communities outside the empire.
- The multidisciplinary approach of the volume promotes a contextualized understanding of the period
- Explores divergent beliefs and practices within Christian communities inside and outside of the Roman Empire
- Traces the rapid transformation of Christianity during this period
Reviews & endorsements
'The twenty-nine essays in total paint a rich canvas of late antique Christianity in its many facets and illustrate the equally lively and varied engagement of current scholarship with this fascinating period … The contributors, editors and the Press must be congratulated for a volume to which the scholarly community will come back for many years as a standard reference tool.' Journal of Ecclesiastical History
'… elegant and learned essay … sweeping and evocative narrative … The volume more than justifies the historiographical assumption of contingent and variable early medieval "Christianities" rather an unchanging and immutable "Christianity" …impressive study of conversion … rewarding …splendid … a good and critical survey … excellent … sophisticated and thought-provoking … at once capture[s] the divinity, artfulness, and physical sensuality of texts … outstanding, expertly and eloquently examining how cults and their saints were capable of "endless reinvention" … All in all, Early Medieval Christianities, c.600-c.1100 is a worthy volume about Christians and their various "Christianities".' Church History
Product details
July 2014Paperback
9781107423633
780 pages
229 × 152 × 44 mm
1.12kg
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Table of Contents
- Introduction Augustine Casiday and Frederick W. Norris
- Part I. Christianity: Regional Developments:
- 1. Western Christianities Winrich Löhr
- 2. Germanic and Celtic Christianities Knut Schäferdiek
- 3. Greek Christianities Frederick W. Norris
- 4. Early Asian and East African Christianities David Bundy
- Part II. Christianity Contested:
- 5. Religious dynamics between Christians and Jews in late antiquity Gedaliahu Stroumsa
- 6. Christianity and paganism, I: Egypt David Frankfurter
- 7. Christianity and paganism, II: Asia Minor Frank Trombley
- 8. Christianity and paganism, III: Italy Michele R. Salzman
- 9. Christianity and paganism, IV: North Africa Anne Leone
- 10. The intellectual debate between Christians and Pagans Alan Brown
- 11. Christianity and Manichaeism Samuel Lieu
- 12. Heresiology: the invention of 'heresy' and 'schism' Rebecca Lyman
- Part III. Christian Culture and Society:
- 13. Towards defining a Christian culture: the Christian transformation of classical literature Bronwen Neil
- 14. Bishops and society Raymond Van Dam
- 15. Synods and councils Mark Edwards
- 16. The growth of church law Kenneth Pennington
- 17. The church, society, and political power H. A. Drake
- Part IV. Christian Beliefs and Practices:
- 18. Discourse on the Trinity Khaled Anatolios
- 19. History of Christology to the seventh century Karl-Heinz Uthemann
- 20. Sin and salvation: experience and reflections Augustine Casiday
- 21. From Antioch to Arles: lay devotion in context Georgia Frank
- 22. Saints and holy men Claudia Rapp
- 23. Pastoral care and discipline Rowan Greer
- 24. Gender, marriage and family David G. Hunter
- 25. The growth of liturgy and the church year Brian Spinks
- 26. Interpreting scripture Paul Blowers
- 27. Asceticism and monasticism, I: Eastern Samuel Rubenson
- 28. Asceticism and monasticism, II: Western Marilynn Dunn
- 29. Art and Propaganda fide: Christian art and architecture Beat Brenk.
