Canon law and episcopal authority: the canons of Antioch and Serdica
This text begins with a close study of the canons of Antioch and proposes a new chronology for their composition. It then works from that conclusion to demonstrate the significance of canon law as a resource for understanding the early Church. Finally, it explores the nature and status of canon law...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford
Oxford University Press
2015
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| In: | Year: 2015 |
| Edition: | First edition. |
| Series/Journal: | Oxford theology and religion monographs
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Councils and synods (341 : Antiochia, Orontes)
/ Councils and synods 342, Sofia
/ Bishop
/ Pope
/ Council
/ Jurisdiction
/ Canon law
/ Church
/ History 337-342
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Church history ; 4th century
B Church ; Authority ; History ; To 1500 B Councils and synods (Canon law) ; History ; To 1500 B Church Authority History, To 1500 B Canon law, Early church, ca 30-600 B Church history, 4th century B Canon law ; Early church, ca. 30-600 B Councils and synods (Canon law) History, To 1500 |
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| Summary: | This text begins with a close study of the canons of Antioch and proposes a new chronology for their composition. It then works from that conclusion to demonstrate the significance of canon law as a resource for understanding the early Church. Finally, it explores the nature and status of canon law in its early developmental period. |
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| ISBN: | 0191796549 |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198732228.001.0001 |