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The Origins of Roman Christian Diplomacy Constantius II and John Chrysostom as Innovators
By Walter Stevenson
Copyright 2021
216 Pages
by
Routledge
216 Pages
by
Routledge
216 Pages
by
Routledge
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This book illuminates the origins of Roman Christian diplomacy through two case studies: Constantius II’s imperial strategy in the Red Sea; and John Chrysostom's ecclesiastical strategy in Gothia and Sasanian Persia.
Both men have enjoyed a strong narrative tradition: Constantius as a persecuting, theological fanatic, and Chrysostom as a stubborn, naïve reformer. Yet this tradition has often... Read more
1. Approaching Roman Christian Diplomacy in Context
2. Mission to Himyar and Aksum in Context
3. Constantius’ Bishop Management Program
4. Constantius’ Bureaucracy Abroad
5. John Chrysostom’s Mission to Gothia
6. Marouta of Maiferqat and the Mission to Persia
7. John’s Attention to Evolving Collective Religious Identities
8. First Steps toward a New Christian Diplomacy
9. Byzantine Trajectories
Biography
Walter Stevenson is Associate Professor of Classical Studies at the University of Richmond, USA. His research interests include Early Christianity, Roman history, and ancient literature.
