The Cambridge History of Christianity: Volume 2, Constantine to C.600
Author | : Augustine Casiday |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2007-08-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780521812443 |
ISBN-13 | : 0521812445 |
Rating | : 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Focuses on the 'Golden Age' of patristic Christianity when, after episodes of persecution by the Roman government, Christianity emerged as a licit religion enjoying imperial patronage and eventually became the favored religion of the empire. Discusses the rapid transformation of Christianity during late antiquity, giving specific consideration to artistic, social, literary, philosophical, political, inter-religious and cultural aspects. 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.