The practical Christology of Philoxenos of Mabbug /

Michelson, David Allen, 1975-

The practical Christology of Philoxenos of Mabbug / David A. Michelson. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2014. - x, 243 p. : 1 map ; 23 cm. - Oxford early Christian studies. . - Oxford early Christian studies. .

"The book began life as a dissertation supervised by Peter Brown at Princeton University."--P. [vii].

Includes bibliography (p. [213]-236) and indexes.

Introduction : the world of Philoxenos of Mabbug : a practical context for understanding late-antique Christology -- Ordaining Satan : practical considerations in the divine oikonomia -- In pursuit of divine knowledge : patristic sources of Philoxenos' theological epistemology -- Proof texts for the ineffable : on knowing Christ through Scripture -- "Though he cannot be eaten, we consume him" : Christological threats to liturgical practice -- Beginning the discipleship of Christ : theological conflict as ascesis and spiritual struggle -- Conclusion : Christological polemics in the context of spiritual practice.

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Philoxenus, Bishop of Hierapolis, approximately 440-523.
Jesus Christ--Person and offices--History of doctrines--Early church, ca. 30-600.


Theology--History--Early church, ca. 30-600.

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