Marriage, Celibacy, and Heresy in Ancient Christianity
Author | : David G. Hunter |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 337 |
Release | : 2007-01-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199279784 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199279780 |
Rating | : 4/5 (780 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Marriage, Celibacy, and Heresy in Ancient Christianity by : David G. Hunter
Download or read book Marriage, Celibacy, and Heresy in Ancient Christianity written by David G. Hunter and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007-01-25 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of the 'heretic' Jovinian and the Jovinianist controversy, this work examines early Christian views on marriage and celibacy in the first three centuries and the development of an anti-heretical tradition. It provides an analysis of the responses of Jovinian's main opponents.