Book contents
- Simplicity and Humility in Late Antique Christian Thought
- Simplicity and Humility in Late Antique Christian Thought
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 Roman and Early Christian Attitudes toward Social and Economic Divisions
- Chapter 2 Christian Attitudes toward Social and Economic Divisions in Late Antiquity
- Chapter 3 Tentmakers and Fishermen
- Chapter 4 Apostolic Simplicity and Elite Education in Late Antique Theological Controversies
- Chapter 5 The Virtue of Humility in Late Antiquity
- Conclusions
- Bibliography
- Index
Chapter 4 - Apostolic Simplicity and Elite Education in Late Antique Theological Controversies
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 26 March 2021
- Simplicity and Humility in Late Antique Christian Thought
- Simplicity and Humility in Late Antique Christian Thought
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 Roman and Early Christian Attitudes toward Social and Economic Divisions
- Chapter 2 Christian Attitudes toward Social and Economic Divisions in Late Antiquity
- Chapter 3 Tentmakers and Fishermen
- Chapter 4 Apostolic Simplicity and Elite Education in Late Antique Theological Controversies
- Chapter 5 The Virtue of Humility in Late Antiquity
- Conclusions
- Bibliography
- Index
Summary
In a letter included in Eusebius’ Life of Constantine and in Socrates’ Ecclesiastical History, the emperor expressed his concern about widespread discussions of theology. Constantine viewed the debates as the result of “unprofitable idleness.” If qualified authorities wanted to examine theological questions, they needed to do so in private.
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- Simplicity and Humility in Late Antique Christian ThoughtElites and the Challenges of Apostolic Life, pp. 85 - 118Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2021