Canon law and episcopal authority : the canons of Antioch and Serdica

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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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Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Stephens, Christopher W. B
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2015.
Ausgabe:
First edition.
Zusammenfassung:
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.
Umfang:
1 online resource.
Anmerkungen:
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
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English
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Schriftenreihe:
Oxford theology and religion monographs Canon law and episcopal authority
ISBN:
0-19-179654-9
Schlagworte:
Canon law > History > Authority > Early church, ca. 30-600.
Church > History > To 1500.
Councils and synods (Canon law) > To 1500.
Church history > 4th century.
Law, Politics & Government
Canon Law
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