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Theophilus of Alexandria and the first Origenist controversy : rhetoric and power /

A literary-historical study of the letters of Theophilus, Patriarch of Alexandria (385-412) and the success of their rhetorical persuasion in securing the condemnation of Origen and the punishment and expulsion of his monastic followers in 400 CE.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Banev, Krastu (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2015.
Series:Oxford early Christian studies.
Subjects:
Theophilus, > Archbishop of Alexandria, > -412.
Origen.
Origen
Theophilus, > Archbishop of Alexandria, > -412
Theophilus > Alexandrinus > 345-412
Church history > 4th century.
Church history > 5th century.
Église > Histoire > 4e siècle.
Église > Histoire > 5e siècle.
RELIGION > Christian Church > History.
RELIGION > Christianity > History.
Church history
Origenismus
300-499
Electronic books.
personal correspondence.
Personal correspondence
Personal correspondence.
Correspondance privée.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:A literary-historical study of the letters of Theophilus, Patriarch of Alexandria (385-412) and the success of their rhetorical persuasion in securing the condemnation of Origen and the punishment and expulsion of his monastic followers in 400 CE.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191793660
0191793663
9780191040917
0191040916