1st Edition
Church, Book, And Bishop Conflict And Authority In Early Latin Christianity
By Peter Iver Kaufman
Copyright 1996
176 Pages
by
Routledge
180 Pages
by
Routledge
This book narrates a number of stories from the early clerical history of the church to illustrate how authority came to be shared among the institutions of church, book, and bishop. It is intended for a wide range of readers, including scholars, students.
Explorations Contemporary Perspectives on Religion -- Introduction -- Order over Error -- Tertullian -- Leadership: Bishops, Councils, and Emperors -- Augustine -- Authority and Humility -- Conclusion -- Suggestions for Further Reading -- About the Book and Author
Biography
Peter Iver Kaufman
