Bishops as pawns in early fifth-century Gaul

Events in southern Gaul from 408 to 420 demonstrate the existence of two competing ecclesiastical programs: both Constantine and Constantius had recognized bishops as the key urban leaders of their day and put the establishment of loyal bishoprics at the center of their efforts to control the region...

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VerfasserIn:David Frye
Veröffentlicht: S.n., s.l., 1991
Volumen:XLII
Seiten:349-361
Zeitschrift:Journal of Ecclesiastical History
Format:Article
Thema:- Lebensbeschreibung > Umwelt > Gallien
Status:Active
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Zusammenfassung:Events in southern Gaul from 408 to 420 demonstrate the existence of two competing ecclesiastical programs: both Constantine and Constantius had recognized bishops as the key urban leaders of their day and put the establishment of loyal bishoprics at the center of their efforts to control the region.