Augustine and Catholic Christianization : the Catholicization of Roman Africa, 391-408 /

A religious reformation occurred in the Roman Empire of the fourth and fifth centuries which scholars often call Christianization. Examining evidence relevant to Roman Africa of this period, this book sharpens understanding of this religious revolution. Focusing on the activities of Augustine and hi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Six-Means, Horace E., 1967-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Peter Lang, [2011]
Series:	Patristic studies (Peter Lang Publishing) ; v. 10.
Subjects:	Augustine, > Saint, Bishop of Hippo. Catholic Church > Africa (Roman province) Africa (Roman province) > Church history. Augustine, > Saint, Bishop of Hippo > Sermons > History and criticism.

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Self-understanding
Social order
Rhetoric
Catholicization and the preaching tours of Augustine : August 403-June 404
The Edict of Unity and its aftermath
Conclusion.