Novatian of Rome and the culmination of pre-Nicene orthodoxy
By: James L. Papandrea
Series: Princeton theological monograph series -- 175; Princeton theological monograph series -- 175.
Publisher: Pickwick Publications
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Eugene, OR
Language: eng
Number of pages: 170
Subjects: History of doctrines; Trinity; Church history
Description: Novatian of Rome and the Culmination of Pre-Nicene Orthodoxy is an overview of the development of Christology and Trinitarian doctrine, which reached a plateau with Novatian, the third-century priest of Rome. Here James Papandrea offers an enlightening and thorough treatment of the thought, historical context, and theological influences of Novatian. Included are an assessment of the alternative Christologies of the pre-Nicene period, a survey of Novatian's legacy, and concluding comments on the relevance of his theology and ecclesiology for the contemporary church.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 159-166) and index.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-166) and index.
Table of contents: title: The state of christology before the mid-third century --; title: Novatian : his life and historical context --; title: Novatian : master of doctrine --; title: Novatian's ongoing legacy.