The Intellectual World of Late Antique Christianity: Reshaping Classical Traditions

The Intellectual World of Late-Antique Christianity explores how early Christian epistemology was shaped by the changing discourses, institutions, and material culture of late antiquity, highlighting the complex processes of appropriation, reproduction, and reconfiguration of Jewish and classical epistemologies. It establishes norms for communal life and powerful ways of acting in the world, embedding early Christian epistemology in earlier intellectual traditions and forms of life.

Format: Hardback
Length: 734 pages
Publication date: 26 October 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

The Intellectual World of Late-Antique Christianity delves into fresh insights into early Christian epistemology, shedding light on its relationship with the evolving discourses, institutions, and material culture of late antiquity. The early Christian approaches to knowledge and its organization involved intricate processes of appropriation, reproduction, and reconfiguration of Jewish and classical epistemologies. These endeavors facilitated the development of Christian cultures characterized by interpretive practices and argumentative discourse, as these religious communities emerged within the Roman Empire and beyond. This intellectual foundation laid the groundwork for subsequent developments and adaptations in various contexts. Spanning Greek, Latin, and Syriac Christianity, and encompassing a historical continuum from the New Testament to Bede, this volume explores the diverse theological commitments that gave rise to distinct Christian perspectives on knowledge. It highlights the interconnectedness of early Christian epistemology with earlier intellectual traditions and forms of life, establishing norms for communal existence and shaping powerful ways of engaging with the world. By examining these intricate dynamics, The Intellectual World of Late-Antique Christianity offers a comprehensive examination of the intellectual landscape of late antiquity, shedding light on the complex interplay between religion, knowledge, and society in this pivotal period.

Weight: 1920g
Dimension: 240 x 178 x 50 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108835299