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The Cambridge History of Christianity

Volume 2. Constantine to c.600

Part of Cambridge History of Christianity

Editors:
Augustine Casiday, University of Wales, Lampeter
Frederick W. Norris, Emmanuel School of Religion

Augustine Casiday, Frederick W. Norris, Winrich Löhr, Knut Schäferdiek, David Bundy, Gedaliahu Stroumsa, David Frankfurter, Frank Trombley, Michele R. Salzman, Anne Leone, Alan Brown, Samuel Lieu, Rebecca Lyman, Bronwen Neil, Raymond Van Dam, Mark Edwards, Kenneth Pennington, H. A. Drake, Khaled Anatolios, Karl-Heinz Uthemann, Georgia Frank, Claudia Rapp, Rowan Greer, David G. Hunter, Brian Spinks, Paul Blowers, Samuel Rubenson, Marilynn Dunn, Beat Brenk

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Date Published: July 2014
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isbn: 9781107423633

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This 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
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'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
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Product details
- Date Published: July 2014
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9781107423633
- length: 780 pages
- dimensions: 229 x 152 x 44 mm
- weight: 1.12kg
- availability: Available
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.
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Editors
Augustine Casiday, University of Wales, Lampeter
Augustine Casiday is Leverhulme Fellow, Department of Theology and Religion, Durham University. He is author of Evagrius Ponticus (2006) and Tradition and Theology in St John Cassian (2006).
Frederick W. Norris, Emmanuel School of Religion
Frederick W. Norris is Professor Emeritus of World Christianity, Emmanuel School of Religion. He is author of over 200 articles and associate editor with Everett Ferguson of the Encyclopedia of Early Christianity (1990, 2nd edition 1997).
Contributors
Augustine Casiday, Frederick W. Norris, Winrich Löhr, Knut Schäferdiek, David Bundy, Gedaliahu Stroumsa, David Frankfurter, Frank Trombley, Michele R. Salzman, Anne Leone, Alan Brown, Samuel Lieu, Rebecca Lyman, Bronwen Neil, Raymond Van Dam, Mark Edwards, Kenneth Pennington, H. A. Drake, Khaled Anatolios, Karl-Heinz Uthemann, Georgia Frank, Claudia Rapp, Rowan Greer, David G. Hunter, Brian Spinks, Paul Blowers, Samuel Rubenson, Marilynn Dunn, Beat Brenk