Catalogue Search | MBRL
Are you sure you want to remove the book from the shelf?
{{itemTitle}}
97
result(s) for
"Stephens, Justin"
Sort by:
Ecclesiastical and imperial authority in the writings of John Chrysostom: A reinterpretation of his political philosophy
This dissertation examines the political thought of John Chrysostom in light of his career in Antioch and as bishop of Constantinople. Traditionally, Chrysostom has been viewed as an apolitical bishop who was not well suited for the politics that came along with being bishop of the imperial See. As a result he was twice exiled, first in 403 and then again in 404, an exile that lasted until his death in c. 407. My study challenges this view by arguing, first, that it is a mistake to divide ancient political life into the separate spheres of “church” and “state” that pervade modern thinking, and, second, that Chrysostom had well formed ideas about the proper role of bishops and emperors in the Christian empire. These views constituted a political philosophy; his actions as bishop of Constantinople c. 398–404 were consistent with this philosophy. In the first two chapters, Chrysostom's early writings are examined to show that he had well-developed thoughts regarding the relative authority of bishops and emperors. The third chapter looks at Chrysostom's use of the phrase “divine law” (theos nomos ) to illustrate the connection between his view of authority and his use of this phrase. In the final two chapters, Chrysostom's actions as bishop of Constantinople are examined, showing that these actions were consistent with his earlier thought. On the basis of this re-examination, I argue that Chrysostom's political philosophy, not his political indifference or naiveté, led to his later exiles.
Dissertation
Heart of the Cards: Justine Sowry
After a string of successful stints, Athletic Director Tom Jurich hired Coach Sowry in the winter of 2010 for her second stint with the U of L women's field hockey team.
Newspaper Article
Roman Imperial Policy from Julian to Theodosius
[...] Errington emphasizes certain political constants, such as the central importance that dynastic considerations played in imperial decisions and emperors' desire for the \"stabilization of the political and economic status quo\" (p. 263). In a similar manner, he argues that strategic aims - \"to protect the agricultural tax base by maintaining military control of frontier zones\" (p. 262) - were centuries old and continued to guide military affairs.
Book Review
Constantine and the Christian Empire
Odahl's stated aim is to incorporate the material sources of the period such as coins, buildings, and monuments in order to add depth to the large body of existing biographies of Constantine. An exploration of these \"arcane\" (p. ix) debates surrounding questions such as the relationship between Constantine's faith and his imperial policies and the reliability of Eusebius as a source would add to the value of this work.
Book Review
