The Uniquely African Controversy: Studies on Donatist Christianity

By A DuPont

Roman North Africa was one of the major centres where ancientChristianity thrived, and there Donatism was the most prevalent form ofChristianity. This neglected story from Late Antiquity is treated in amulti-disciplinary way in the current volume. The UniquelyAfricanControversy: Studies on Donatist Christianity seeks to uncoverwhatthe identity and historical context of Donatism was, and why itdisappeared. What was Donatism's legacy? Who were its leaders andadherents? Why did Augustine of Hippo become so embroiled in controversywith the Donatist Church? The contributions to this volume come fromscholars from North America, Europe, and Australia, and they covertopics including archaeology, Roman law, theology, martyrology, andecclesiastical history.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9042931558
• ISBN13: 9789042931558
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Peeters
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.6" x 9.7"