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An internationally recognized scholar highlights the important role the North African church played in the development of Christian thought. This accessible introduction brings Africa back to the center of the study of Christian history by focusing on key figures and events that influenced the history and trajectory of Christianity as a whole. Written and designed for the classroom, the book zeroes in on five turning points to show how North African believers significantly shaped Christian theology, identity, and practice in ways that directly impact the church today.

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Author:   David L. Eastman
Publisher:   Baker Publishing Group
Imprint:   Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
Dimensions:   Width: 15.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.272kg
ISBN:  

9781540963673

ISBN 10:   1540963675
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   28 September 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Contents 1. A (Re)Introduction to Africa Part 1: Perpetua and Felicity 2. The Life and Times of the Early Martyrs 3. Perpetua and Felicity: Models of Christian Devotion 4. Perpetua: Leadership and Controversy Part 2: Tertullian 5. The Life and Times of Tertullian 6. Tertullian Defending the Faith: Apologetics and Heretics 7. Tertullian Defining the Faith: The Fullness of the Trinity Part 3: Cyprian of Carthage 8. The Life and Times of Cyprian 9. Cyprian: On Forgiveness and Unity 10. Cyprian: The Rebaptism Controversy Part 4: The Donatist Controversy 11. The Life and Times of the Later Martyrs 12. Caecilianists versus Donatists: Rival Churches 13. Donatists versus Caecilianists: Rival Martyrs Part 5: Augustine of Hippo 14. The Life and Times of Augustine 15. Augustine: Theologian of the West 16. Augustine: Debate with Pelagius on Grace and the Will Conclusion Select Resources for Further Reading Index

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David L. Eastman (PhD, Yale University) is an internationally recognized scholar of the New Testament and early Christianity. He is the Joseph Glenn Sherrill Chair of Bible at the McCallie School, an adjunct fellow at the University of Regensburg (Germany), and a fellow with the Center for Early African Christianity.

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