Early North African Christianity – Turning Points in the Development of the Church

Häftad, Engelska, 2021

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Beskrivning

An internationally recognized scholar highlights the important role the North African church played in the development of Christian thought. This accessible introduction brings Africa back to the center of the study of Christian history by focusing on key figures and events that influenced the history and trajectory of Christianity as a whole. Written and designed for the classroom, the book zeroes in on five turning points to show how North African believers significantly shaped Christian theology, identity, and practice in ways that directly impact the church today.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2021-09-28
Mått:158 x 229 x 13 mm
Vikt:272 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:192
Förlag:Baker Publishing Group
ISBN:9781540963673

Utforska kategorier

Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion
Kristendom inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

David L. Eastman (PhD, Yale University) is an internationally recognized scholar of the New Testament and early Christianity. He is the Joseph Glenn Sherrill Chair of Bible at the McCallie School, an adjunct fellow at the University of Regensburg (Germany), and a fellow with the Center for Early African Christianity.

Innehållsförteckning

Contents1. A (Re)Introduction to AfricaPart 1: Perpetua and Felicity2. The Life and Times of the Early Martyrs3. Perpetua and Felicity: Models of Christian Devotion4. Perpetua: Leadership and ControversyPart 2: Tertullian5. The Life and Times of Tertullian6. Tertullian Defending the Faith: Apologetics and Heretics7. Tertullian Defining the Faith: The Fullness of the TrinityPart 3: Cyprian of Carthage8. The Life and Times of Cyprian9. Cyprian: On Forgiveness and Unity10. Cyprian: The Rebaptism ControversyPart 4: The Donatist Controversy11. The Life and Times of the Later Martyrs12. Caecilianists versus Donatists: Rival Churches13. Donatists versus Caecilianists: Rival MartyrsPart 5: Augustine of Hippo14. The Life and Times of Augustine15. Augustine: Theologian of the West16. Augustine: Debate with Pelagius on Grace and the WillConclusionSelect Resources for Further ReadingIndex