The Struggle for Apostolic Authority: The Easter Controversy in the Late Second Century

The Easter controversy of the late second century unveiled a profound theological and cultural debate within early Christianity. Originating from differing practices regarding the calculation of Easter dates, the dispute pitted the churches of Asia Minor against the Roman Church. This paper primaril...

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Veröffentlicht: MDPI 2024
In: Religions
Jahr: 2024, Band: 15, Heft: 4
weitere Schlagwörter:B Apostolic Succession
B Easter controversy
B Polycrates
B Victor I
B papal primacy
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