256 Pages
by
Routledge
256 Pages
by
Routledge
256 Pages
by
Routledge
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This is the first up-to-date, accessible study on the rule of Cyprian as the Bishop of Carthage in the 250s AD. It controversially shows that Cyprian radically enforced the primary emphasis on the unity of the church, interpreting loyalty in the community as fidelity to Christ. It uses cultural anthropology to examine the impact of Cyprian's policy during the Decian persecution. Cyprian attempted... Read more
Abbreviations Preface 1.History of Cyprian's Controversies 2.Christians of Carthage under persecution 3.Necessity of repentance 4.Efficacy of the reconciliation ritual 5. Indivisibility of the Church 6.Initiation into Unity 7.Purity of the Church 8.Unity of the Episcopate 9.Cyprian's African heritage Bibliography Indices
Biography
J. Patout Burns Jr. is Edward A Malloy Professor of Catholic Studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School. He is the author of The Development of Augustine's Doctrine of Operative Grace, and the editor of Theological Anthropology.
'The book is well-written and refreshingly candid about Cyprian's views, without ever seeking to belittle them. It will probably be the standard introduction to his thought for some time to come, and will help to shape the next generation's perception of the important legacy of the North African church.' -Churchman
