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Theodoret´s People: Social Networks and Religious Conflict in Late Roman Syria
Adam M. Schor
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Description for Theodoret´s People: Social Networks and Religious Conflict in Late Roman Syria
Hardback. Sheds light on religious clashes of the mid-fifth century regarding the nature (or natures) of Christ. This title focuses on Theodoret, bishop of Cyrrhus, his Syrian allies, and his opponents, led by Alexandrian bishops Cyril and Dioscorus. It examines council transcripts, correspondence, and other records of communication. Series: Transformation of the Classical Heritage. Num Pages: 360 pages, 20 line illustrations. BIC Classification: HBLA; HRCX6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 163 x 29. Weight in Grams: 644.
"Theodoret's People" sheds new light on religious clashes of the mid-fifth century regarding the nature (or natures) of Christ. Adam M. Schor focuses on Theodoret, bishop of Cyrrhus, his Syrian allies, and his opponents, led by Alexandrian bishops Cyril and Dioscorus. Although both sets of clerics adhered to the Nicene creed, their contrasting theological statements led to hostilities, violence, and the permanent fracturing of the Christian community. Schor closely examines council transcripts, correspondence, and other records of communication. Using social network theory, he argues that Theodoret's doctrinal coalition was actually a meaningful community, bound by symbolic words and traditions, riven ... Read more
"Theodoret's People" sheds new light on religious clashes of the mid-fifth century regarding the nature (or natures) of Christ. Adam M. Schor focuses on Theodoret, bishop of Cyrrhus, his Syrian allies, and his opponents, led by Alexandrian bishops Cyril and Dioscorus. Although both sets of clerics adhered to the Nicene creed, their contrasting theological statements led to hostilities, violence, and the permanent fracturing of the Christian community. Schor closely examines council transcripts, correspondence, and other records of communication. Using social network theory, he argues that Theodoret's doctrinal coalition was actually a meaningful community, bound by symbolic words and traditions, riven ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
Series
Transformation of the Classical Heritage
Number of Pages
360
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520268623
SKU
V9780520268623
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About Adam M. Schor
Adam M. Schor is Assistant Professor of History at the University of South Carolina.
Reviews for Theodoret´s People: Social Networks and Religious Conflict in Late Roman Syria
"Makes a major contribution to our understanding of late-antique Roman society." Catholic Historical Review "A pleasure to read... A valuable contribution to scholarship." Hugoye: Journal Of Syriac Studies