The Soteriology of Leo the Great

Zusatztext It is, however, a very considerable achievement, and the first account to present Leo's theology as a constantly developing whole. Klappentext Green offers a historical study of the development of the thought of Leo the Great, showing the influence of Augustine and his own role in the promotion of the papacy in Rome and in the wider world. Includes a fresh reading of Leo's Tome and discussion of his participation in the great theological controversies of the age. Zusammenfassung Green offers a historical study of the development of the thought of Leo the Great, showing the influence of Augustine and his own role in the promotion of the papacy in Rome and in the wider world. Includes a fresh reading of Leo's Tome and discussion of his participation in the great theological controversies of the age. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1: The Historical Background Of Leo's Theology: The Making Of A Theologian 2: The Nestorian Controversy 3: Salvation and Civic Christianity 4: The First Cycle Of Sermons: 440-441 5: Leo's Theological Development 441-445 6: The Tome of Leo Conclusions

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• Authors: Bernard Green, Bernard (Fellow and Tutor in Theology Green, Green Bernard
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.06.2008
• EAN: 9780199534951
• ISBN: 978-0-19-953495-1
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 19 mm
• Series: Oxford Theological Monographs; Oxford Theological Monographs; Oxford Theology and Religion M
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Europe, RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic, RELIGION / Christianity / History, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Italy, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, History of Religion, Ancient Rome, Christian leaders & leadership, Religious and spiritual figures, c 500 to c 1000 CE, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church, RELIGION / Christian Living / Leadership & Mentoring, C 500 CE To C 1000 CE, The Early Church