Incorruptible bodies : Christology, society, and authority in late antiquity /
Moss, Yonatan,1977-author.
"Incorruptible Bodies examines a fateful theological controversy that raged in the eastern Roman empire in the early sixth-century. The controversy, whose main participants were the anti-Chalcedonian leaders Severus of Antioch and Julian of Halicarnassus, centered on whether or not Jesus' body was corruptible prior to its resurrection from the dead. Viewing the controversy in light of late antiquity's multiple images of the 'body of Christ, ' Yonatan Moss reveals the underlying political, ritual, and cultural stakes of this debate and its long-lasting effects"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-240) and index.
Introduction : dissension among the dissenters -- Holy flesh: the Christological debate -- Body politics: rethinking the body of Christ -- The food of in/corruption: liturgical aspects of the debate -- The body of the fathers: textual tradition and exegetical authority -- Conclusion: Severus transformed.
"Incorruptible Bodies examines a fateful theological controversy that raged in the eastern Roman empire in the early sixth-century. The controversy, whose main participants were the anti-Chalcedonian leaders Severus of Antioch and Julian of Halicarnassus, centered on whether or not Jesus' body was corruptible prior to its resurrection from the dead. Viewing the controversy in light of late antiquity's multiple images of the 'body of Christ, ' Yonatan Moss reveals the underlying political, ritual, and cultural stakes of this debate and its long-lasting effects"--Provided by publisher.
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
Severus, of Antioch, approximately 465-538.
Julianus, Bishop of Halicarnassus, active 6th century.
Church history