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Studies on the Melitian Schism in Egypt (AD 306-335) (Paperback) Loot Price: R1,222
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Studies on the Melitian Schism in Egypt (AD 306-335) (Paperback): Hans Hauben, edited by Peter Van Nuffelen

Studies on the Melitian Schism in Egypt (AD 306-335) (Paperback)

Hans Hauben, edited by Peter Van Nuffelen

Series: Variorum Collected Studies

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The Melitian schism originated in the context of the Diocletianic persecution. In 306, under dramatic circumstances, Melitius of Lycopolis decided to challenge his superior, the bishop of Alexandria. An attempt at reconciliation proposed by the Council of Nicaea (325) was unsuccessful, and the Melitians, as they were now called, often associated with the Arians, would become favourite targets of a bitter and polemical Athanasius of Alexandria (328-373). The schism continued to exist in Egypt until the middle of the eighth century. Notwithstanding the rich source material, including original documents and papyri, the dissidence has received relatively little scholarly attention. This collection of essays by Hans Hauben focuses on the well-documented earliest phase of the schism, from the persecution to the Synod of Tyre (335). It elucidates the chronology of the schism, the decisions of Nicaea, the internal organisation of the parallel church, and the tensions in Alexandria caused by its repression, as well as interpretative problems posed by the sources. The essays constitute an in-depth assessment of the causes, development and meaning of the Melitian schism, and together with additional, related studies also included in the volume they paint a rich picture of early Christian society.

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Imprint: Routledge
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Variorum Collected Studies
Release date: May 2017
First published: 2012
Authors: Hans Hauben • edited by Peter Van Nuffelen
Dimensions: 229 x 152mm (L x W)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 296
ISBN-13: 978-1-138-10962-9
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE
Books > Humanities > History > African history > General
Books > History > African history > General
Books > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE
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LSN: 1-138-10962-2
Barcode: 9781138109629

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