Eunomius
the extant works
By Eunomius Bishop of Cyzicus.
This scholarly collection presents the surviving theological works of Eunomius, a fourth-century bishop whose writings offer a rare window into early Christian thought and debate. As one of the few Arian theologians whose complete works have endured through the centuries, Eunomius provides readers with an authentic voice from a pivotal period in Christianity's development.
The volume brings together Eunomius's complete surviving texts and fragments, accompanied by fresh translations that make these ancient writings accessible to contemporary readers. Through his theological arguments and apologetic works, Eunomius reveals the intellectual rigor and spiritual convictions that shaped early Christian communities as they grappled with fundamental questions about faith and doctrine.
For those drawn to understanding the roots of Christian theology, this collection illuminates how early believers wrestled with profound spiritual questions and developed their understanding of divine truth. The bishop's writings demonstrate both his continuation of earlier theological traditions and his willingness to critique and refine them, offering insight into the dynamic nature of early Christian thought.
Readers interested in the historical foundations of Christian spirituality will discover how theological debates of the fourth century continue to resonate with contemporary questions of faith and meaning. This definitive edition provides both the original texts and the scholarly framework needed to appreciate Eunomius's unique contribution to early Christian literature and thought.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Theology
- ✓ Explore Histoire
- ✓ Explore Eunomianism
- ✓ Explore Apologetics
- ✓ Explore 11.51 early Christianity
- ✓ Explore Church history
- ✓ Explore Arianism
- ✓ Explore Christian literature, early
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Details
- Published
- 1987
- Publisher
- Clarendon
- ISBN-10
- 0198268149
- Pages
- 209
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- BT1350
