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A Literary-historical Study Of The Letters Of Theophilus, Patriarch Of Alexandria (385-412) And The Success Of Their Rhetorical Persuasion In Securing The Condemnation Of Origen And The Punishment And Expulsion Of His Monastic Followers In 400 Ce. Introduction: Why Study The First Origenist Controversy Again? -- Part I. Theophilus Of Alexandria And The Origenist Controversy. Historical Background -- Theological Issues -- The Anti-origenist Councils Of 400 -- Part Ii. Background For The Analysis Of Theophilus' Rhetoric. Classical Rhetoric And Christian Paideia -- Classical Rhetoric: Theoretical Foundations -- Part Iii. Analysis Of Theophilus' Rhetoric. Rhetorical Proofs From Pathos, Ethos, And Logos -- Rhetorical Proofs From Liturgy And Scripture -- Part Iv. The Monastic Reception Of Theophilus' Rhetoric. The Value Of Monastic Sources -- The Image Of Theophilus In The Apophthegmata. Krastu Banev. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
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THE THESIS
This study investigates how Theophilus of Alexandria utilized rhetorical strategies to secure the condemnation of Origen and the subsequent expulsion of his monastic followers in 400 CE. Krastu Banev examines the intersection of ecclesiastical power and classical education, arguing that Theophilus' success was not merely a product of theological debate but a calculated application of persuasive techniques. By analyzing the patriarch's correspondence and public pronouncements, the author demonstrates how rhetorical mastery functioned as a primary tool for political control within the early Christian church.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A detailed analysis of the historical and theological context of the First Origenist Controversy.
- An examination of classical rhetorical foundations, including ethos, pathos, and logos, as applied in a Christian context.
- A study of monastic reception and the portrayal of Theophilus in the Apophthegmata.
Scope Limits
- The analysis focuses primarily on the rhetorical mechanisms of Theophilus rather than a comprehensive biography of his entire tenure.
- The text does not provide an exhaustive history of Origenist thought beyond its immediate conflict with Theophilus.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars recognize this work as a significant contribution to the study of late antique ecclesiastical politics and the practical application of rhetoric in religious disputes. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is tailored for specialists in patristics and classical studies.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0191793663
ISBN-13:
9780191793660
Religion
Biography
History
Origen
Patristics
Rhetoric
Church History
Theology
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