theological controversy and Christian leadership in the later Roman Empire Galvão-Sobrinho, Carlos R. (Carlos Roberto) 1962- creator text bibliography Electronic books. cau 2013 monographic eng 1 online resource (x, 310 pages) During the fourth century A.D., theological controversy divided Christian communities throughout the eastern half of the Roman Empire. Not only was the truth about God at stake, but also the authority of church leaders, whose legitimacy depended on their claims to represent that truth. In this book, Galvão-Sobrinho argues that out of these disputes was born a new style of church leadership, one in which the power of the episcopal office was greatly increased. The author shows how these disputes compelled church leaders repeatedly to assert their orthodoxy and legitimacy -- tasks that required them to mobilize their congregations and engage in action that continuously projected their power in the public arena. These developments were largely the work of prelates of the first half of the fourth century, but the style of command they inaugurated became the basis for a dynamic model of ecclesiastical leadership found throughout late antiquity. Christian leadership and the challenge of theology -- "Not in the spirit of controversy": truth, leadership, and solidarity -- Precision, devotion, and controversy in Alexandria -- Making the people a partner to the dispute -- "For the sake of the Logos": spreading the controversy -- "To please the overseer of all": the emperor's involvement and the politicization of theology -- Claiming truth, projecting power, A.D. 325-337 -- The challenge of theology and power in action: bishops, cities, and empire, A.D. 337-361. Carlos R. Galvão-Sobrinho. Includes bibliographical references and index. Church history Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 Theology, Doctrinal History Early church, ca. 30-600 Christian leadership History Arianism Arianism Christian leadership History Early church, ca. 30-600 Church history Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 Theology, Doctrinal History Early church, ca. 30-600 RELIGION / Christian Church / History RELIGION / Christianity / History BR205 .G35 2013eb 270.2 Galvão-Sobrinho, Carlos R. (Carlos Roberto), 1962- (DLC) 2012038608 (OCoLC)818465041 9780520954663 (electronic bk.) 0520954661 (electronic bk.) http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=631094 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=631094 N$T 140107 20200709055926.0 ocn867631179 eng