The first Christian theologians : an introduction to theology in the early church

Author(s)

• Evans, G. R. (Gillian Rosemary)

Bibliographic Information

The first Christian theologians : an introduction to theology in the early church

edited by G.R. Evans

（The great theologians）

Blackwell, 2004

• pbk.

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-259) and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

pbk. ISBN 9780631231875

Description

The First Christian Theologians offers a comprehensive introduction to the theology of the early Church through an accessible and lively examination of the major individual theologians of the time. Provides a comprehensive, single-volume introduction to the theology of the early Church. Features an accessible and lively examination of the major individual theologians from the first five centuries. Explores how Christian theology came into being - including detailed coverage of the Scriptural canon, preaching, heresies, and the role of ecumenical councils. Includes an international list of leading contributors. Edited by a leading academic in the field, with a reputation for producing first-rate, accessible books.

Table of Contents

Preface vii Notes on Contributors xi List of Abbreviations xv Introduction G. R. Evans 1 Part I The Bible 1 The First Christian Writings John W. Rogerson 15 2 The Interpretation of Scripture Frances Young 24 Part II the Church 3 The Early Idea of the Church Stuart G. Hall 41 4 The Early Church in the World G. R. Evans 58 5 The Imperial Ecclesiastical Lawgivers Clarence Gallagher, SJ 65 Part III Rival Traditions: Christian Theology and Judaism 6 Philo of Alexandria David T. Runia 77 7 Christian Theology and Judaism Paula Fredriksen and Judith Lieu 85 Part IV Rival Traditions: Christian Theology and Secular Philosophy 8 Christian Theology and Secular Philosophy John M. Rist 105 9 Justin Martyr Eric Osborn 115 10 Irenaeus of Lyons Eric Osborn 121 11 Clement of Alexandria Eric Osborn 127 12 Origen Rowan Williams 132 13 Tertullian Eric Osborn 143 14 The Hermetica G. R. Evans 150 Part V The Maturing of Early Christian Theology in East and West 15 Athanasius and the Arian Crisis Rowan Williams 157 16 The Cappadocians Morwenna Ludlow 168 17 Pseudo-Dionysius and Maximus the Confessor Janet P. Williams 186 18 The Syriac Tradition David G. K. Taylor 201 19 Ambrose Boniface Ramsey 225 20 Jerome G. R. Evans 234 21 Augustine of Hippo G. R. Evans 238 22 Eutyches, Nestorius, and Chalcedon G. R. Evans 243 Conclusion: The End of an Era? G. R. Evans 248 Consolidated List of Sources 251 Index of References 260 General Index 267

Volume

ISBN 9780631231882

Description

The First Christian Theologians offers a comprehensive introduction to the theology of the early Church through an accessible and lively examination of the major individual theologians of the time. This is a book about the earliest individual Christian theologians and those who entered into dialogue with them. It is also about the complexity of the process by which a 'Christian theology' came into existence. It begins with the earliest Christian writings, moves through the development of the early Church, examines the rival traditions to Christianity, and explores the work of the key Christian theologians in both the West and the East, ending at the important Council of Chalcedon. Drawing on contributions from an international team of leading academics, and edited by G. R. Evans, this volume is indispensable reading for undergraduate students who need a readable and accessible introduction to the theology and history of the early Christian church.

Table of Contents

PrefaceNotes on Contributors. List of AbbreviationsIntroduction G. R. Evans (University of Cambridge)Part I: The Bible:1. The First Christian Writings John Rogerson (University of Sheffield)2. The Interpretation of Scripture Frances Young (University of Birmingham)Part II: The Church:3. The Early Idea of The Church Stuart George Hall (University of St. Andrew's)4. The Early Church in the World G. R. Evans (University of Cambridge)5. The Imperial Ecclesiastical Lawgivers Clarence Gallagher (Campion Hall, Oxford)Part III: Rival Traditions: Christian Theology and Judaism:6. Philo of Alexandria David Runia (Leiden University, University of Melbourne)7. Christian Theology and Judaism Judith Lieu (King's College London) and Paula Fredriksen (Boston University) Part IV: Rival Traditions: Christian Theology and Secular Philosophy:8. Christian Theology and Secular Philosophy John Rist (University of Toronto)9. Justin Martyr Eric Osborn (La Trobe University, Melbourne)10. Irenaeus of Lyons Eric Osborn (La Trobe University, Melbourne)11. Clement of Alexandria Eric Osborn (La Trobe University, Melbourne)12. Origen Rowan Williams (Archbishop of Canterbury)13. Tertullian Eric Osborn (La Trobe University, Melbourne)14. The Hermetica G. R. Evans (University of Cambridge)Part V: The Maturing of Early Christian Theology in East and West:15. Athanasius and the Arian Crisis Rowan Williams (Archbishop of Canterbury)16. The Cappadocians Morwenna Ludlow (University of Cambridge)17. Pseudo-Dionysius and Maximus the Confessor Janet Williams 18. The Syriac Tradition David Taylor (University of Birmingham)19. Ambrose Boniface Ramsey (Vincent Ferrer, New York)20. Jerome G. R. Evans (University of Cambridge)21. Augustine G. R. Evans (University of Cambridge)22. Eutyches, Nestorius and Chalcedon G. R. Evans (University of Cambridge)Conclusion: The End of an Era? G. R. Evans (University of Cambridge) Consolidated List of Sources. Index of References. General Index.

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• NCID: BA67048164
• ISBN:
  • 0631231889
  • 0631231870
• LCCN: 2003022141
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Malden, Mass.
• Pages/Volumes: xvi, 277 p.
• Size: 26 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : BT25
  • DC22 : 230/.11
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Theology -- History -- Early church, ca. 30-600
  • LCSH : Theology, Doctrinal -- History -- Early church, ca. 30-600
  • LCSH : Fathers of the church
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA57096284