The Cambridge History of Christianity: Volume 2, Constantine to C.600 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521812443)

This volume in the Cambridge History of Christianity presents the 'Golden Age' of patristic Christianity. After episodes of persecution by the Roman government, Christianity emerged as a licit religion enjoying imperial patronage and eventually became the favoured religion of the empire. The articles in this volume discuss the rapid transformation of Christianity during late antiquity, giving specific consideration to artistic, social, literary, philosophical, political, inter-religious and cultural aspects. The volume 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. Whilst proportional attention is given to the emergence of the Great Church within the Roman Empire, other topics are treated as well - such as the development of Christian communities outside the empire.

Author: Augustine Casiday
ISBN-10: 0521812445
ISBN-13: 9780521812443
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 09/17/2007
Pages: 784
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.00lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.30w x 2.00d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal Supplements 11/15/2007 pg. 22