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Surrogate Fathers: imaginary dialogue and patristic culture in late antiquity

Author(s):

Robin Whelan (see profile)

Date:

2017

Group(s):

Late Antiquity, Religious Studies

Subject(s):

Church history--Primitive and early church, Religion, Civilization, Classical, History, Ancient

Item Type:

Article

Tag(s):

heresy, Late antiquity, Early Christianity, Religions of late Antiquity

Permanent URL:

http://dx.doi.org/10.17613/M6805H

Abstract:

This article seeks to contribute to recent debates over Christian dialogue in late antiquity. It explores a specific form of dialogue text: invented debates about the definition of correct doctrine, often starring renowned church Fathers and notorious heretics. It argues that, far from symbolizing an ‘end’ to dialogue in late antiquity – closed down by appeals to patristic authorities – these heresiological dialogues helped to perpetuate controversial Christian debates.

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Pub. DOI:

10.1111/emed.12184

Publisher:

Wiley-Blackwell

Pub. Date:

2017-1-13

Journal:

Early Medieval Europe

Volume:

25

Issue:

1

Page Range:

19 - 37

ISSN:

0963-9462

Status:

Published

Last Updated:

6 years ago

License:

All Rights Reserved

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