Cyprian the Bishop by J. Patout Burns Jr. (English) Paperback Book

Description: Cyprian the Bishop by J. Patout Burns Jr. This is a study on the rule of Cyprian as the Bishop of Carthage in the 250s AD. It uses cultural anthropology to examine the impact of Cyprians policy during the Decian persecution. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is the first up-to-date, accessible study dedicated to the rule of Cyprian as the Bishop of Carthage in the 250s AD. Using the tools of cultural anthropology, Cyprian the Bishop examines the interplay between the shift in the social structures of Christian churches in third-century Roman Africa, the development of their ritual practices, and the efficacy assigned to them in changing a persons standing - not only within a community - but before God. During the Decian persecution, Bishop Cyprian attempted to steer the middle ground between compromise and traditionalism; he redefined the execution of the sacraments - particularly penance and reconciliation - and showed that their efficacy depended upon the unity of the church. Cyprian succeeded where his rivals failed by defining the boundary between the empire and the church. By concentrating on social structures, J. Patout Burns Jr. reveals the logic of Cyprians plan, the basis for its success in his time, and the reason why it failed in later centuries when the empire began to support rather than oppose the church. This book will be of great interest to classicists, ancient historians and sociologists as well as Back Cover This is the first up-to-date, accessible study on the rule of Cyprian as the Bishop of Carthage in the 250s AD. It controversially shows that Cyprian radically enforced the primary emphasis on the unity of the church, interpreting loyalty in the community as fidelity to Christ.It uses cultural anthropology to examine the impact of Cyprians policy during the Decian persecution. Cyprian attempted to steer the middle ground between compromise and traditionalism and succeeded by defining the boundary between the empire and the church.J. Patout Burns Jr. concentrates on social structures to reveal the logic of Cyprians plan, the basis for its success in his time, and why it later failed. This book will be of great interest to classicists, ancient historians and sociologists as well as theologians. Author Biography J. Patout Burns Jr. is Edward A Malloy Professor of Catholic Studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School. He is the author of The Development of Augustines Doctrine of Operative Grace, and the editor of Theological Anthropology. Table of Contents Abbreviations Preface 1.History of Cyprians Controversies 2.Christians of Carthage under persecution 3.Necessity of repentance 4.Efficacy of the reconciliation ritual 5. Indivisibility of the Church 6.Initiation into Unity 7.Purity of the Church 8.Unity of the Episcopate 9.Cyprians African heritage Bibliography Indices Review This study is easily readable. This will make it valuable for students, who will no doubt also appreciate the sober balance of theory and exposition ... the book is ideally suited to an advanced undergraduate course. Burns work is thoroughly commendable, and the study is recommended without hesitation. - Augustine Casiday, Reviews in Religion and TheologyA large part of what makes this book impressive - indeed, of what makes so many of Burns arguments compelling - is Burns obvious familiarity with Cyprians corpus operum. That Burns has dedicated a significant portion of his professional life to the study of Cyprian is something that is evidenced on almost every page and in more than a few of the copious footnotes ... In sum, this book is to be recommended. - Ephemerides Theologicae LoranieasesThe book is well-written and refreshingly candid about Cyprians views, without ever seeking to belittle them. It will probably be the standard introduction to his thought for some time to come, and will help to shape the next generations perception of the important legacy of the North African church. -Churchman Review Quote The book is well-written and refreshingly candid about Cyprians views, without ever seeking to belittle them. It will probably be the standard introduction to his thought for some time to come, and will help to shape the next generations perception of the important legacy of the North African church. -Churchman Details ISBN0415238501 Short Title CYPRIAN THE BISHOP Pages 256 Language English ISBN-10 0415238501 ISBN-13 9780415238502 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations bibliography, indexes Edition 1st DOI 10.1604/9780415238502 UK Release Date 2001-11-22 AU Release Date 2001-11-22 NZ Release Date 2001-11-22 Author J. Patout Burns Jr. Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2001 Publication Date 2001-11-22 Alternative 9780415238496 DEWEY 270.1092 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134414200;

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