Peter Gemeinhardt's textbook covering the first six centuries of Christianity deals with its role as a religion during this time, its practices of piety, the formation of doctrine through theology, and the church as an organised institution. The central focus is on the tension created by the high levels of inner-Christian plurality and the search for identity in the competitive coexistence between monotheistic as well as polytheistic cults and schools of philosophy.
| ISBN: | 9783161564239 |
| Publication date: | 10th March 2022 |
| Author: | Peter Gemeinhardt |
| Publisher: | Mohr Siebeck |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 586 pages |
| Series: | Neue Theologische Grundrisse |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy Christian Churches, denominations, groups Theology Religious institutions and organizations Educational: Classical and ancient languages Christianity Higher education, tertiary education Ancient history Language teaching and learning |