The Uniquely African Controversy
Studies on Donatist Christianity
Edited by A. Dupont Edited by M.A. Gaumer Edited by M. Lamberigts
Hardback (Published)
(March 2015)
ISBN: 9789042931558
Price: $118.00
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Roman North Africa was one of ancient Christianity’s strongest havens, and there Donatism was the strongest expression of Christianity. This neglected story from late antiquity is treated in a multi-disciplinary manner in the current volume. The Uniquely Anfrican Controversy: Studies on Donatist Christianity seeks to uncover what the identity and historical context of Donatism was, and why it disappeared. What was Donatism’s legacy? Who were its leaders and adherents? Alongside this, why did Augustine of Hippo become so embroiled with the Donatist Church? Contributions are from scholars from North America, Europe, and Australia. They cover topics including archeology, Roman law, theology, martyrology, and ecclesiastical history.
Roman North Africa was one of the major centres where ancient Christianity thrived, and there Donatism was the most prevalent form of Christianity. This neglected story from Late Antiquity is treated in a multi-disciplinary way in the current volume. The Uniquely African Controversy: Studies on Donatist Christianity seeks to uncover what the identity and historical context of Donatism was, and why it disappeared. What was Donatism’s legacy? Who were its leaders and adherents? Why did Augustine of Hippo become so embroiled in controversy with the Donatist Church? The contributions to this volume come from scholars from North America, Europe, and Australia, and they cover topics including archaeology, Roman law, theology, martyrology, and ecclesiastical history.
- Edited by A. Dupont
- Edited by M.A. Gaumer
- Edited by M. Lamberigts
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