St. Augustine on Juridical Duties: Some Aspects of the Episcopal Office in Late Antiquity
J. R. adresses the subject of A.'s duties as arbiter and judge in the Catholic Christian community of Hippo. The bishop had the right of intervention under Roman law at the time. A. wanted his flock to keep cases of smaal account (delicta) within the christian community. Deference was accorded to th...
Author: | Kauko K. Raikas |
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Pages: | 467-483 |
Language: | English |
Notes: | Repris dans: Die sozial-rechtliche Funktion des Bischofsamt bei Augustin, 2001, 71-89. |
Format: | Essay |
Topic: | -
Biography
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Person and Life
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Augustin, shepard of souls
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Bishop
- Doctrine > From man to God > Jesus Christ. Redemption. Sacraments. Church. Grace. Mariology. > [Cité de Dieu. Ecclésiologie] |
Parent Work: | Augustine: 'Second Founder of the Faith' |
Status: | Active |
Summary: | J. R. adresses the subject of A.'s duties as arbiter and judge in the Catholic Christian community of Hippo. The bishop had the right of intervention under Roman law at the time. A. wanted his flock to keep cases of smaal account (delicta) within the christian community. Deference was accorded to the bishop and his decisions by the Roman law. This article is a sound treatment of a subject which needs more investigation for an appreciation of the role of Bishop at the end of late antiquity. |
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