Tertullian and the Church
by
David Rankin
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0521480671
ISBN-13
9780521480673
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Imprint
Cambridge University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Aug 17th, 1995
Print length
248 Pages
Weight
450 grams
Dimensions
14.70 x 22.30 x 2.10 cms
Product Classification:
Christian theologyChristianity
Ksh 11,150.00
Manufactured on Demand
0 in stock
Delivery Location
Delivery fee: Select location
Secure
Quality
Fast
In this study David Rankin sets Tertullian's writings in the context of the developing early Church, and discusses Tertullian's own theology of the Church, his imagery and his perception of Church office and ministry. His exploration provides a reassessment of Tertullian's contribution to the development of the Church.
Was Tertullian of Carthage a schismatic? How did he view the Church and its bishops? How did he understand the exercise of authority within the Church? In this study David Rankin sets the writings of Tertullian in the context of the early third-century Church and the developments it was undergoing in relation to both its structures and its self-understanding. He then discusses Tertullian's own theology of the Church, his imagery and his perception of Church office and ministry. Tertullian maintained throughout his career a high view of the Church, and this in part constituted the motivation for his vitriolic attacks on the Church's hierarchy after he had joined the New Prophecy movement. His contribution to the development of the Church has often been misunderstood, and this thorough exploration provides a reassessment of its nature and importance.
Get Tertullian and the Church by at the best price and quality guaranteed only at Werezi Africa's largest book ecommerce store. The book was published by Cambridge University Press and it has pages.
