Orthodoxy and the Courts in Late Antiquity

Orthodoxy and the Courts in Late Antiquity
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 359
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ISBN-13 : 0198208413
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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.


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