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Theodotus of Ancyra's Homilies and the Council of Ephesus (431)

Theodotus of Ancyra's Homilies and the Council of Ephesus (431)

Frenkel, L. M.

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Series: Studia Patristica Supplements, Book 4

General Christianity

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ISBN10: 9042931477
ISBN13: 9789042931473
Publisher: Peeters
Published: Jun 22 2015
Pages: 296
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.90 Width: 6.10 Depth: 9.10
Language: English
A substantial proportion of surviving late-antique conciliar homiliesare by Theodotus, metropolitan bishop of Ancyra. Here presented inEnglish translation, they provide valuable evidence for an essential andeffective means of communication by which councils presented andenforced themselves. The analysis relates their content to the conciliarsettings, considers the conventions of ancient rhetoric, and reflectsthe reception of the texts, especially through collections of conciliardocuments. The book clarifies the regional parameters and disputes overepiscopal territorial authority in which Theodotus' theology andpastoral activity developed. Both informed his overall positive andconstructive perspective on faith and the role of preachers and bishops, promoting unity and cohesion. The analysis of Theodotus' involvement inthe First Council of Ephesus, especially in the techniques used to shapeand preserve allegiances and to defend a view or decision, contributesto an understanding of the processes of identity formation, seekingagreement, and proclaiming consensus, even when it had not been achieved.

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