Download e-book for iPad: Orthodoxy and the Courts in Late Antiquity by Caroline Humfress

By Caroline Humfress

This publication techniques the topic of overdue Roman legislations from the viewpoint of felony perform published in court techniques, in addition to extra "informal" varieties of dispute cost. From a minimum of the early fourth century, top bishops, ecclesiastics, and Christian polemicists participated in a colourful tradition of forensic argument, with far-reaching results on theological debate, the improvement of ecclesiastical authority, and the elaboration of early "Canon law." some of the most cutting edge facets of past due Roman legislation was once the production and alertness of latest felony different types utilized in the prosecution of "heretics." top Christian polemicists not just used recommendations of argument learnt within the past due Roman rhetorical faculties to aid place the Church in the constitution of Empire, but in addition used these options in instances related to accusations opposed to "heretics" -- therefore defining and constructing the concept that of Christian orthodoxy itself.

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