Paul B. Clayton, Jr.
- Published in print:
- 2007
- Published Online:
- September 2007
- ISBN:
- 9780198143987
- eISBN:
- 9780191711497
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198143987.003.0001
- Subject:
- Religion, Early Christian Studies
This chapter explores the evolution of the Christology of Theodoret. It discusses the life and works of Theodoret, his role in the evolution of classical Christology, and the present estimate of ...
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This chapter explores the evolution of the Christology of Theodoret. It discusses the life and works of Theodoret, his role in the evolution of classical Christology, and the present estimate of Theodoret's Christology in historical scholarship. A brief overview of the chapters in this book is presented.Less
This chapter explores the evolution of the Christology of Theodoret. It discusses the life and works of Theodoret, his role in the evolution of classical Christology, and the present estimate of Theodoret's Christology in historical scholarship. A brief overview of the chapters in this book is presented.
Paul B. Clayton, Jr.
- Published in print:
- 2007
- Published Online:
- September 2007
- ISBN:
- 9780198143987
- eISBN:
- 9780191711497
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198143987.003.0002
- Subject:
- Religion, Early Christian Studies
This chapter explores the Antiochene tradition inherited by Theodoret. Theodoret's immediate predecessors in this tradition were Diodore of Tarsus, who died c.390 after a vigorous struggle against ...
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This chapter explores the Antiochene tradition inherited by Theodoret. Theodoret's immediate predecessors in this tradition were Diodore of Tarsus, who died c.390 after a vigorous struggle against the Arians and after justifying the humanity of Christ against Apollinaris, and Theodore of Mopsuestia. These were men whom Theodoret was to defend in 438 against Cyril as his own forerunners. Although it is unlikely that Theodore was Theodoret's personal instructor, his theology without any doubt took Theodore's as its starting-point.Less
This chapter explores the Antiochene tradition inherited by Theodoret. Theodoret's immediate predecessors in this tradition were Diodore of Tarsus, who died c.390 after a vigorous struggle against the Arians and after justifying the humanity of Christ against Apollinaris, and Theodore of Mopsuestia. These were men whom Theodoret was to defend in 438 against Cyril as his own forerunners. Although it is unlikely that Theodore was Theodoret's personal instructor, his theology without any doubt took Theodore's as its starting-point.
Paul B. Clayton, Jr.
- Published in print:
- 2007
- Published Online:
- September 2007
- ISBN:
- 9780198143987
- eISBN:
- 9780191711497
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198143987.003.0003
- Subject:
- Religion, Early Christian Studies
This chapter explores the early works of Theodoret. These include Graecarum Affectionum Curatio, Expositio Rectae Fidei, and Quaestiones et Responsiones ad Orthodoxos.
This chapter explores the early works of Theodoret. These include Graecarum Affectionum Curatio, Expositio Rectae Fidei, and Quaestiones et Responsiones ad Orthodoxos.
Paul B. Clayton, Jr.
- Published in print:
- 2007
- Published Online:
- September 2007
- ISBN:
- 9780198143987
- eISBN:
- 9780191711497
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198143987.003.0004
- Subject:
- Religion, Early Christian Studies
This chapter explores the two-part work, De Sancta et Vivifica Trinitate and De Incarnatione Domini. These works mark Theodoret's transition from Theodoret the anti-Arian and anti-Apollinarian to ...
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This chapter explores the two-part work, De Sancta et Vivifica Trinitate and De Incarnatione Domini. These works mark Theodoret's transition from Theodoret the anti-Arian and anti-Apollinarian to Theodoret the anti-Cyrillian. In their original form, they must pre-date 431, but the present form of De Incarnatione Domini shows the marks of hasty editing during the Nestorian controversy. It represents the fullest systematic presentation of Theodoret's early, firmly Antiochene Christology. Its editing in the heat of controversy gives us an indication of the way in which Theodoret was responding to the crisis of the Council of Ephesus.Less
This chapter explores the two-part work, De Sancta et Vivifica Trinitate and De Incarnatione Domini. These works mark Theodoret's transition from Theodoret the anti-Arian and anti-Apollinarian to Theodoret the anti-Cyrillian. In their original form, they must pre-date 431, but the present form of De Incarnatione Domini shows the marks of hasty editing during the Nestorian controversy. It represents the fullest systematic presentation of Theodoret's early, firmly Antiochene Christology. Its editing in the heat of controversy gives us an indication of the way in which Theodoret was responding to the crisis of the Council of Ephesus.
Paul B. Clayton, Jr.
- Published in print:
- 2007
- Published Online:
- September 2007
- ISBN:
- 9780198143987
- eISBN:
- 9780191711497
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198143987.003.0005
- Subject:
- Religion, Early Christian Studies
This chapter examines the Christological concepts and terms employed by Theodoret in the Nestorian controversy and in the movements that eventually led to a shaky peace with Cyril in the years 432-5. ...
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This chapter examines the Christological concepts and terms employed by Theodoret in the Nestorian controversy and in the movements that eventually led to a shaky peace with Cyril in the years 432-5. An examination of the texts shows that the Christology of this period is exactly what was uncovered in De Incarnatione Domini. The discovery of that work as Theodoret's allows us to see more clearly how the texts of 431-5 are to be interpreted, which in turn allows us to settle some of the disagreements among earlier students of Theodoret's works. The materials examined in this chapter include the Reprehensio XII Anathematismorum, undertaken early in 431 at the request of John of Antioch as a rebuttal from the Antiochene side to Cyril's third letter to Nestorius with its subjoined twelve anathemas or chapters; Epistles 150-79, which are concerned with the Nestorian crisis, the Council of Ephesus, and its aftermath; a few epistles from Collectio Casinensis, a Latin version of events surrounding Ephesus and the Union Creed of 432-3; and the few fragments of the Pentalogos which are extant, a work written by Theodoret against the Cyrillian Council of Ephesus.Less
This chapter examines the Christological concepts and terms employed by Theodoret in the Nestorian controversy and in the movements that eventually led to a shaky peace with Cyril in the years 432-5. An examination of the texts shows that the Christology of this period is exactly what was uncovered in De Incarnatione Domini. The discovery of that work as Theodoret's allows us to see more clearly how the texts of 431-5 are to be interpreted, which in turn allows us to settle some of the disagreements among earlier students of Theodoret's works. The materials examined in this chapter include the Reprehensio XII Anathematismorum, undertaken early in 431 at the request of John of Antioch as a rebuttal from the Antiochene side to Cyril's third letter to Nestorius with its subjoined twelve anathemas or chapters; Epistles 150-79, which are concerned with the Nestorian crisis, the Council of Ephesus, and its aftermath; a few epistles from Collectio Casinensis, a Latin version of events surrounding Ephesus and the Union Creed of 432-3; and the few fragments of the Pentalogos which are extant, a work written by Theodoret against the Cyrillian Council of Ephesus.
Paul B. Clayton, Jr.
- Published in print:
- 2007
- Published Online:
- September 2007
- ISBN:
- 9780198143987
- eISBN:
- 9780191711497
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198143987.003.0006
- Subject:
- Religion, Early Christian Studies
This chapter begins by looking very briefly at the tenth sermon of Theodoret's on providence. It then examines the Isaiah and Pauline commentaries, the most important regarding the question of ...
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This chapter begins by looking very briefly at the tenth sermon of Theodoret's on providence. It then examines the Isaiah and Pauline commentaries, the most important regarding the question of Theodoret's Christology.Less
This chapter begins by looking very briefly at the tenth sermon of Theodoret's on providence. It then examines the Isaiah and Pauline commentaries, the most important regarding the question of Theodoret's Christology.
Paul B. Clayton, Jr.
- Published in print:
- 2007
- Published Online:
- September 2007
- ISBN:
- 9780198143987
- eISBN:
- 9780191711497
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198143987.003.0007
- Subject:
- Religion, Early Christian Studies
Cyril of Alexandria died in 444 and was succeeded by his nephew Dioscorus. His intrigues with Eutyches and Chrysaphius in Constantinople soon led to the outbreak of the Eutychian crisis, Eutyches' ...
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Cyril of Alexandria died in 444 and was succeeded by his nephew Dioscorus. His intrigues with Eutyches and Chrysaphius in Constantinople soon led to the outbreak of the Eutychian crisis, Eutyches' deposition by the synod of Constantinople in 448, the so-called Latrocinium at Ephesus the following year, and finally the Council of Chalcedon in 451. This chapter explores the Christology in Theodoret's literary works during the crisis period. Firstly is the Eranistes, published originally in 447 or 448, then There is One Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ of 448, and a fairly large collection of letters that Theodoret wrote to defend himself against the charges of the opposing party. Finally, there are a few fragments of a letter written to John of Aegae after Chalcedon and the Haereticarum Fabularum Compendium.Less
Cyril of Alexandria died in 444 and was succeeded by his nephew Dioscorus. His intrigues with Eutyches and Chrysaphius in Constantinople soon led to the outbreak of the Eutychian crisis, Eutyches' deposition by the synod of Constantinople in 448, the so-called Latrocinium at Ephesus the following year, and finally the Council of Chalcedon in 451. This chapter explores the Christology in Theodoret's literary works during the crisis period. Firstly is the Eranistes, published originally in 447 or 448, then There is One Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ of 448, and a fairly large collection of letters that Theodoret wrote to defend himself against the charges of the opposing party. Finally, there are a few fragments of a letter written to John of Aegae after Chalcedon and the Haereticarum Fabularum Compendium.
Paul B. Clayton, Jr.
- Published in print:
- 2007
- Published Online:
- September 2007
- ISBN:
- 9780198143987
- eISBN:
- 9780191711497
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198143987.003.0008
- Subject:
- Religion, Early Christian Studies
This chapter presents a synthesis of discussion in the preceding chapters and some conclusions. It is argued that Theodoret's Christology remains a two-subject one to the end. The Church owes an ...
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This chapter presents a synthesis of discussion in the preceding chapters and some conclusions. It is argued that Theodoret's Christology remains a two-subject one to the end. The Church owes an eternal debt to Theodoret of Cyrus, due to his insistence on teaching a real and genuine humanity in the Incarnation.Less
This chapter presents a synthesis of discussion in the preceding chapters and some conclusions. It is argued that Theodoret's Christology remains a two-subject one to the end. The Church owes an eternal debt to Theodoret of Cyrus, due to his insistence on teaching a real and genuine humanity in the Incarnation.
G. E. M. De Ste. Croix
- Published in print:
- 2006
- Published Online:
- September 2007
- ISBN:
- 9780199278121
- eISBN:
- 9780191707872
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199278121.003.0006
- Subject:
- Classical Studies, European History: BCE to 500CE
Ste. Croix continued his challenge to traditional views about the history of the early Church through an exhaustive study of the Council of Chalcedon, which Emperor Marcian summoned in 451 in an ...
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Ste. Croix continued his challenge to traditional views about the history of the early Church through an exhaustive study of the Council of Chalcedon, which Emperor Marcian summoned in 451 in an attempt to resolve disputes about how the divine and human elements combined in the single person of Christ. His investigation revealed that proceedings were kept under close imperial control, which was implemented through the presiding officer, the general Anatolius. Far from being a neutral referee, Anatolius emerges as a significant correspondent of Bishop Theodoret, one of the key individuals at Chalcedon where he was reinstated in spite of doubts about his doctrinal views. Church Councils are revealed to have been particularly unruly events, with the attending bishops repeatedly shouting down their opponents, the detailed records being subject to manipulation, and violence or intimidation never far away.Less
Ste. Croix continued his challenge to traditional views about the history of the early Church through an exhaustive study of the Council of Chalcedon, which Emperor Marcian summoned in 451 in an attempt to resolve disputes about how the divine and human elements combined in the single person of Christ. His investigation revealed that proceedings were kept under close imperial control, which was implemented through the presiding officer, the general Anatolius. Far from being a neutral referee, Anatolius emerges as a significant correspondent of Bishop Theodoret, one of the key individuals at Chalcedon where he was reinstated in spite of doubts about his doctrinal views. Church Councils are revealed to have been particularly unruly events, with the attending bishops repeatedly shouting down their opponents, the detailed records being subject to manipulation, and violence or intimidation never far away.
Philip Wood
- Published in print:
- 2010
- Published Online:
- January 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780199588497
- eISBN:
- 9780191595424
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199588497.003.0003
- Subject:
- Classical Studies, Asian and Middle Eastern History: BCE to 500CE
This chapter discusses the hagiography of Theodoret of Cyrrhus as a specific example of the observation of self‐control amongst barbarian peoples and the ‘improvement’ of the provinces of the Roman ...
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This chapter discusses the hagiography of Theodoret of Cyrrhus as a specific example of the observation of self‐control amongst barbarian peoples and the ‘improvement’ of the provinces of the Roman world. Theodoret observes the self‐control of Syrian holy men, in spite of their barbaric behaviour, and follows earlier apologists in emphasising Christianity's barbarian origins and the unimportance of Greek. Theodoret engaged with a world where charismatic saints of the previouscentury had inspired contemporary ascetic behaviour. His hagiography is an attemptto appropriate and control the reputations of these holy men and to present himself as the perceptive guide to the dangerous frontier of Syriac‐speakers, able to exclude the heretical and praise the holy.Less
This chapter discusses the hagiography of Theodoret of Cyrrhus as a specific example of the observation of self‐control amongst barbarian peoples and the ‘improvement’ of the provinces of the Roman world. Theodoret observes the self‐control of Syrian holy men, in spite of their barbaric behaviour, and follows earlier apologists in emphasising Christianity's barbarian origins and the unimportance of Greek. Theodoret engaged with a world where charismatic saints of the previouscentury had inspired contemporary ascetic behaviour. His hagiography is an attemptto appropriate and control the reputations of these holy men and to present himself as the perceptive guide to the dangerous frontier of Syriac‐speakers, able to exclude the heretical and praise the holy.
Marcus Plested
- Published in print:
- 2004
- Published Online:
- January 2005
- ISBN:
- 9780199267798
- eISBN:
- 9780191602139
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/0199267790.003.0002
- Subject:
- Religion, Early Christian Studies
This chapter explores the historical context of the Macarian writings: their authorship, location, and date. It also outlines the physical shape of the Macarian corpus: the principal forms of the ...
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This chapter explores the historical context of the Macarian writings: their authorship, location, and date. It also outlines the physical shape of the Macarian corpus: the principal forms of the Greek manuscript tradition and the most important of the translations. It goes on to tackle the vexed question of the relationship between Macarius and the Messalian tendency, demonstrating the very substantial problems behind a simplistic identification of the two. It closes with a consideration of the possible insights offered by the Life of Hypatius into the early circulation of the writings.Less
This chapter explores the historical context of the Macarian writings: their authorship, location, and date. It also outlines the physical shape of the Macarian corpus: the principal forms of the Greek manuscript tradition and the most important of the translations. It goes on to tackle the vexed question of the relationship between Macarius and the Messalian tendency, demonstrating the very substantial problems behind a simplistic identification of the two. It closes with a consideration of the possible insights offered by the Life of Hypatius into the early circulation of the writings.
J. A. Cerrato
- Published in print:
- 2002
- Published Online:
- October 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780199246960
- eISBN:
- 9780191697630
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199246960.003.0005
- Subject:
- Religion, Early Christian Studies
The explicit supposition of a prolific, eastern author appears in sources of the ancient and medieval periods. The first is Theodoret of Cyrrhus, who designates Hippolytus a father of ‘the east’. ...
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The explicit supposition of a prolific, eastern author appears in sources of the ancient and medieval periods. The first is Theodoret of Cyrrhus, who designates Hippolytus a father of ‘the east’. Claims of eastern provenance are geographically diverse, emanating from Rome, Cyrrhus (Antioch), and Armenia. They affix the origins of texts in Arabia, Bostra, Aden, and Antioch. Eastern theories do not approach critical fruition until the seventeenth century. As noted, the earliest hint of an eastern author is in Eusebius. The Eusebian reference does not provide a clear indication of the identity and permanent locality of Hippolytus, the associate of Dionysius of Alexandria. Other ancient and medieval sources of claims of eastern provenance include Gelasius of Rome and Armenian manuscripts referring to Bostra as a provenance. Modern studies of Hippolytus range from a proposed Arabian provenance, especially Aden, the ancient port city in southern Arabia, to Pierre Nautin's thesis.Less
The explicit supposition of a prolific, eastern author appears in sources of the ancient and medieval periods. The first is Theodoret of Cyrrhus, who designates Hippolytus a father of ‘the east’. Claims of eastern provenance are geographically diverse, emanating from Rome, Cyrrhus (Antioch), and Armenia. They affix the origins of texts in Arabia, Bostra, Aden, and Antioch. Eastern theories do not approach critical fruition until the seventeenth century. As noted, the earliest hint of an eastern author is in Eusebius. The Eusebian reference does not provide a clear indication of the identity and permanent locality of Hippolytus, the associate of Dionysius of Alexandria. Other ancient and medieval sources of claims of eastern provenance include Gelasius of Rome and Armenian manuscripts referring to Bostra as a provenance. Modern studies of Hippolytus range from a proposed Arabian provenance, especially Aden, the ancient port city in southern Arabia, to Pierre Nautin's thesis.
Adam Schor
- Published in print:
- 2011
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780520268623
- eISBN:
- 9780520948617
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- University of California Press
- DOI:
- 10.1525/california/9780520268623.001.0001
- Subject:
- Classical Studies, Asian and Middle Eastern History: BCE to 500CE
This book sheds new light on religious clashes of the mid-fifth century regarding the nature (or natures) of Christ. The book focuses on Theodoret, bishop of Cyrrhus, his Syrian allies, and his ...
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This book sheds new light on religious clashes of the mid-fifth century regarding the nature (or natures) of Christ. The book focuses on Theodoret, bishop of Cyrrhus, his Syrian allies, and his opponents, led by Alexandrian bishops Cyril and Dioscorus. Although both sets of clerics adhered to the Nicene Creed, their contrasting theological statements led to hostilities, violence, and the permanent fracturing of the Christian community. The book closely examines council transcripts, correspondence, and other records of communication. Using social network theory, the book argues that Theodoret's doctrinal coalition was actually a meaningful community, bound by symbolic words and traditions, riven with internal rivalries, and embedded in a wider world of elite friendship and patronage.Less
This book sheds new light on religious clashes of the mid-fifth century regarding the nature (or natures) of Christ. The book focuses on Theodoret, bishop of Cyrrhus, his Syrian allies, and his opponents, led by Alexandrian bishops Cyril and Dioscorus. Although both sets of clerics adhered to the Nicene Creed, their contrasting theological statements led to hostilities, violence, and the permanent fracturing of the Christian community. The book closely examines council transcripts, correspondence, and other records of communication. Using social network theory, the book argues that Theodoret's doctrinal coalition was actually a meaningful community, bound by symbolic words and traditions, riven with internal rivalries, and embedded in a wider world of elite friendship and patronage.
Adam M. Schor
- Published in print:
- 2011
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780520268623
- eISBN:
- 9780520948617
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University of California Press
- DOI:
- 10.1525/california/9780520268623.003.0010
- Subject:
- Classical Studies, Asian and Middle Eastern History: BCE to 500CE
This chapter discusses the legacy of doctrinal and Christological conflict during and after the Council of Chalcedon. It suggests that while the Council of Chalcedon was not a complete triumph for ...
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This chapter discusses the legacy of doctrinal and Christological conflict during and after the Council of Chalcedon. It suggests that while the Council of Chalcedon was not a complete triumph for Theodoret of Cyrrhus' network, it helped reshape some parts of the Antiochene socio-doctrinal dynamic. It argues that the Christological dispute was not just a mismatch of doctrines nor a contest for authority but was a crucial episode in the formation of partisan religious community.Less
This chapter discusses the legacy of doctrinal and Christological conflict during and after the Council of Chalcedon. It suggests that while the Council of Chalcedon was not a complete triumph for Theodoret of Cyrrhus' network, it helped reshape some parts of the Antiochene socio-doctrinal dynamic. It argues that the Christological dispute was not just a mismatch of doctrines nor a contest for authority but was a crucial episode in the formation of partisan religious community.
Adam M. Schor
- Published in print:
- 2011
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780520268623
- eISBN:
- 9780520948617
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University of California Press
- DOI:
- 10.1525/california/9780520268623.003.0001
- Subject:
- Classical Studies, Asian and Middle Eastern History: BCE to 500CE
This book seeks to comprehend the Christological dispute by investigating the social dynamics that fostered alliance and conflict, focusing on the dyophysites who assembled around Theodoret of ...
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This book seeks to comprehend the Christological dispute by investigating the social dynamics that fostered alliance and conflict, focusing on the dyophysites who assembled around Theodoret of Cyrrhus. It examines Theodoret's relational patterns, his network and its fall, and the patronage roles and relations during the fifth century. It also explores the social dynamics of Theodoret's Christology and his patronage relations across late Roman society.Less
This book seeks to comprehend the Christological dispute by investigating the social dynamics that fostered alliance and conflict, focusing on the dyophysites who assembled around Theodoret of Cyrrhus. It examines Theodoret's relational patterns, his network and its fall, and the patronage roles and relations during the fifth century. It also explores the social dynamics of Theodoret's Christology and his patronage relations across late Roman society.
Adam M. Schor
- Published in print:
- 2011
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780520268623
- eISBN:
- 9780520948617
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University of California Press
- DOI:
- 10.1525/california/9780520268623.003.0002
- Subject:
- Classical Studies, Asian and Middle Eastern History: BCE to 500CE
This chapter investigates the interactions between Theodoret of Cyrrhus and his doctrinal allies during the period from 423 to 451 B.C. It describes the ways in which clerics signalled social ...
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This chapter investigates the interactions between Theodoret of Cyrrhus and his doctrinal allies during the period from 423 to 451 B.C. It describes the ways in which clerics signalled social attachments through words and nonverbal practices and suggests that Theodoret and his clerical associates shared a consistent set of social cues. It argues that these key set of phrases and gestures can be considered as idioms of an Antiochene network.Less
This chapter investigates the interactions between Theodoret of Cyrrhus and his doctrinal allies during the period from 423 to 451 B.C. It describes the ways in which clerics signalled social attachments through words and nonverbal practices and suggests that Theodoret and his clerical associates shared a consistent set of social cues. It argues that these key set of phrases and gestures can be considered as idioms of an Antiochene network.
Adam M. Schor
- Published in print:
- 2011
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780520268623
- eISBN:
- 9780520948617
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University of California Press
- DOI:
- 10.1525/california/9780520268623.003.0003
- Subject:
- Classical Studies, Asian and Middle Eastern History: BCE to 500CE
This chapter traces the Antiochene coalition in which Andreas of Samosata and Theodoret of Cyrrhus were embedded. It maps Theodoret's doctrinal network and the maps reveal the demographics of the ...
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This chapter traces the Antiochene coalition in which Andreas of Samosata and Theodoret of Cyrrhus were embedded. It maps Theodoret's doctrinal network and the maps reveal the demographics of the network and its modular and scale-free form. The findings indicate that though mere statistics and comparisons cannot tell us how this network developed, they do suggest ways to interpret the patterns we see in a diachronic reading of the sources.Less
This chapter traces the Antiochene coalition in which Andreas of Samosata and Theodoret of Cyrrhus were embedded. It maps Theodoret's doctrinal network and the maps reveal the demographics of the network and its modular and scale-free form. The findings indicate that though mere statistics and comparisons cannot tell us how this network developed, they do suggest ways to interpret the patterns we see in a diachronic reading of the sources.
Adam M. Schor
- Published in print:
- 2011
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780520268623
- eISBN:
- 9780520948617
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University of California Press
- DOI:
- 10.1525/california/9780520268623.003.0004
- Subject:
- Classical Studies, Asian and Middle Eastern History: BCE to 500CE
This chapter explores the origins of the Antiochene network by analyzing the heritage that Theodoret of Cyrrhus depicted in works of history. It traces Theodoret's account of his heroic predecessors ...
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This chapter explores the origins of the Antiochene network by analyzing the heritage that Theodoret of Cyrrhus depicted in works of history. It traces Theodoret's account of his heroic predecessors and compares it to other historical sources. The analysis reveals that Theodoret's writings celebrate his Nicene clerical forebears and argues that his narrative must be placed in historiographical context. It explains that his depictions made sense of developments in Antiochene doctrine and in Syrian clerical-ascetic relations.Less
This chapter explores the origins of the Antiochene network by analyzing the heritage that Theodoret of Cyrrhus depicted in works of history. It traces Theodoret's account of his heroic predecessors and compares it to other historical sources. The analysis reveals that Theodoret's writings celebrate his Nicene clerical forebears and argues that his narrative must be placed in historiographical context. It explains that his depictions made sense of developments in Antiochene doctrine and in Syrian clerical-ascetic relations.
Adam M. Schor
- Published in print:
- 2011
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780520268623
- eISBN:
- 9780520948617
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University of California Press
- DOI:
- 10.1525/california/9780520268623.003.0005
- Subject:
- Classical Studies, Asian and Middle Eastern History: BCE to 500CE
This chapter addresses the social roots and effects of doctrinal conflict during the Nestorian controversy. It examines the dispute over Nestorius from the perspective of the Antiochene network that ...
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This chapter addresses the social roots and effects of doctrinal conflict during the Nestorian controversy. It examines the dispute over Nestorius from the perspective of the Antiochene network that supported and then abandoned him and describes the social actions of Antiochene clerics as they fractured and reassembled their network. It suggests that Theodoret of Cyrrhus' successful mediation in this controversy can be credited to a well-timed rationale for reforming his community.Less
This chapter addresses the social roots and effects of doctrinal conflict during the Nestorian controversy. It examines the dispute over Nestorius from the perspective of the Antiochene network that supported and then abandoned him and describes the social actions of Antiochene clerics as they fractured and reassembled their network. It suggests that Theodoret of Cyrrhus' successful mediation in this controversy can be credited to a well-timed rationale for reforming his community.
Adam M. Schor
- Published in print:
- 2011
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780520268623
- eISBN:
- 9780520948617
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University of California Press
- DOI:
- 10.1525/california/9780520268623.003.0006
- Subject:
- Classical Studies, Asian and Middle Eastern History: BCE to 500CE
This chapter evaluates Theodoret of Cyrrhus' performance as Antiochene leader. It describes how Theodoret responded to the several crises including the suppressed clash in 435–440), a shaky truce in ...
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This chapter evaluates Theodoret of Cyrrhus' performance as Antiochene leader. It describes how Theodoret responded to the several crises including the suppressed clash in 435–440), a shaky truce in 440–447) and a renewed controversy 447–450. The analysis indicates that Theodoret was able to reinforce core Antiochene relations and expand contacts with distant clerics and lay officials while offering a new sense of Antiochene identity.Less
This chapter evaluates Theodoret of Cyrrhus' performance as Antiochene leader. It describes how Theodoret responded to the several crises including the suppressed clash in 435–440), a shaky truce in 440–447) and a renewed controversy 447–450. The analysis indicates that Theodoret was able to reinforce core Antiochene relations and expand contacts with distant clerics and lay officials while offering a new sense of Antiochene identity.
