Stevens dominic (10 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Among all the virtues celebrated in the Christian tradition, none occupies a place more fundamental, comprehensive, and enduring than charity. From the earliest pages of the New Testament to the mature reflections of the great theologians of late antiquity, charity emerges as the defining mark of Christian existence, the bond of ecclesial unity, the measure of holiness, and the visible expression of God's presence in the world. For the Church Fathers, charity was not merely one virtue among many. It was the soul of the Christian life, the principle that animated all other virtues, the fulfillment of divine law, and the path by which human beings were drawn into communion with God.The present study explores the rich and multifaceted understanding of charity in the writings of the Church Fathers, those influential teachers, pastors, theologians, and spiritual guides who shaped Christian doctrine and practice during the first centuries of the Church's history. Their reflections on charity were formed within a world marked by profound social inequalities, political instability, religious diversity, and frequent persecution. Yet they consistently proclaimed that the love revealed in Jesus Christ possessed the power to transform individuals, communities, and entire societies. In their vision, charity was not merely an ethical obligation but participation in the very life of God. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Few figures in the history of Late Antiquity have attracted as much admiration, criticism, and scholarly scrutiny as Constantine. His reign stands at the intersection of two of the most consequential developments of the ancient world: the transformation of Roman imperial government and the emergence of Christianity as a public and institutionally privileged religion. For centuries, historians have debated whether Constantine's embrace of Christianity represented a sincere religious conversion, a calculated political strategy, or some complex combination of both. Yet an exclusive focus on the emperor's personal beliefs risks obscuring a larger historical process. The significance of Constantine lies not merely in what he believed, but in what his position as emperor enabled him to do. Through the resources of the Roman state, the authority of imperial office, and the mechanisms of patronage that permeated Roman society, he altered the social location of Christianity in ways that would shape the Mediterranean world for centuries.This book proceeds from the premise that the Constantinian era is best understood not simply as a story of conversion or doctrinal change, but as a transformation in the relationship between religious communities, political authority, and public life. Prior to Constantine, Christianity existed within the empire as a minority movement. Though increasingly diverse, geographically widespread, and institutionally sophisticated, Christian communities generally functioned outside the structures of imperial power. Following Constantine's rise, Christianity became integrated into systems of governance, public representation, urban development, philanthropy, law, and social authority. This process was neither immediate nor uniform. It unfolded through negotiations among emperors, bishops, aristocrats, local communities, and competing religious traditions. Nevertheless, the result was the gradual emergence of what may be called public Christianity: a form of Christianity that was no longer confined to congregational settings but became visible, influential, and institutionally embedded within the public life of the Roman Empire.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The history of early Christianity unfolded within the political and cultural framework of the Roman Empire. From the ministry of Jesus in Roman-occupied Judea to the emergence of Christian emperors in Late Antiquity, Christians lived, worshipped, argued, suffered, and eventually governed within a world shaped by Roman institutions. The question of how Christians understood Roman authority is therefore not a peripheral issue in the history of the Church. It stands at the center of the Christian experience from the first century through the fifth. To understand the development of Christianity during this period, it is necessary to examine not only doctrines, liturgies, and ecclesiastical structures but also the complex and evolving relationship between Christians and the political order under which they lived. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ancient Judaism and the Roman Law offers a sweeping historical exploration of one of the most fascinating legal encounters of the ancient world: the interaction between the sacred legal tradition of Judaism and the powerful juridical system of the Roman Empire. Spanning the centuries from the Roman conquest of Judea in the first century BCE to the transformations of the late Roman Empire, this study reveals how Jewish communities navigated life under imperial rule while preserving the authority of the Torah and the evolving interpretations of rabbinic law.Through careful analysis of primary sources-including the Hebrew Bible, the Mishnah, the Talmud, the writings of Josephus and Philo of Alexandria, and Roman legal texts such as the Digest and the Theodosian Code-the book reconstructs the complex legal landscape in which Jewish and Roman legal traditions coexisted. It examines key themes such as governance in Roman Judea, the authority of the Temple and priesthood, taxation and economic regulation, criminal justice, family law, diaspora communities, citizenship, and the profound transformations that followed the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE.Moving beyond simple narratives of conflict or domination, the book shows how Jewish law demonstrated remarkable resilience within the structures of Roman imperial administration. Rabbinic scholarship, communal institutions, and legal interpretation allowed Jewish identity to survive and adapt even as political sovereignty disappeared. At the same time, Roman officials developed policies that acknowledged and sometimes accommodated the distinctive legal traditions of Jewish communities across the Mediterranean world.Combining historical narrative, legal analysis, and cultural insight, this book presents a vivid portrait of legal pluralism in antiquity. It reveals how two sophisticated legal civilizations-one rooted in imperial governance and the other in sacred covenant-interacted across centuries of shared history.Written for scholars, students, and general readers interested in ancient history, law, religion, and the origins of Western legal traditions, this book offers a compelling and accessible account of how law shaped identity, power, and community in the ancient Mediterranean world. It is an essential study of the enduring dialogue between empire and faith, demonstrating how the legal traditions of Judaism continued to flourish even within the vast framework of Roman rule. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

dvd. Zustand: Gut. Seiten; HÃ 1/4 lle und CD in gutem Zustand, Artikel stammt aus Nichtraucherhaushalt! NB2-8076 Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 500.