Title: Novatian of Rome and the culmination of pre-Nicene orthodoxy
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.
Subjects: History of doctrines, Trinity, Church history
People: Jesus Christ, Novatianus
Time periods: Early church, approximately 30-600, Primitive and early church, approximately 30-600, Early church, ca. 30-600, Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600