Description |
1 online resource (273 pages) : illustrations, maps |
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Oxford Early Christian Studies |
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Oxford early Christian studies.
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Contents |
Map : Philoxenos of Malbbug : geographic extent of influence, late fifth to early sixth centuries A.D. -- Introduction : the world of Philoxenos of Mabbug -- a practical context for understanding late-antique Christology -- Ordaining Satan : practical considerations in the divine Oikonomia -- In pursuit of divine knowledge : patristic sources of Philoxenos' theological epistemology -- Proof texts for the ineffable : on knowing Christ through Scripture -- "Though he cannot be eaten, we consume him" : Christological threats to liturgical practice -- Beginning the discipleship of Christ : theological conflict as ascesis and spiritual struggle -- Conclusion : Christological polemics in the context of spiritual practice |
Summary |
This text examines doctrinal conflicts concerning the dual nature of Christ in the period after the Council of Chalcedon by considering the life and works of Philoxenos of Mabbug (c.440-523), a Syriac theologian whose surviving corpus amounts to some 500,000 words |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Philoxenus, Bishop of Hierapolis, approximately 440-523.
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Jesus Christ -- Person and offices.
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SUBJECT |
Jesus Christ fast |
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Philoxenus, Bishop of Hierapolis, approximately 440-523 fast |
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Theology -- History -- Early church, ca. 30-600.
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RELIGION -- Christian Theology -- Christology.
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Christology
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Theology -- Early church
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Genre/Form |
History
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
9780191034497 |
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0191034495 |
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9780191789595 |
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0191789593 |
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