Orthodoxy and the Courts in Late Antiquity
| Author | : Caroline Humfress |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 359 |
| Release | : 2007-11 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780198208419 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0198208413 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (19 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Orthodoxy and the Courts in Late Antiquity by : Caroline Humfress
Download or read book Orthodoxy and the Courts in Late Antiquity written by Caroline Humfress and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Approaching the subject of late Roman law from the perspective of legal practice revealed in courtroom processes, Caroline Humfress argues for a vibrant culture of forensic argumentation in late Antiquity - which included Christian controversies concerning 'heresy' and 'orthodoxy', revealing its far-reaching effects on theological debate.