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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor:David Frye
Publicado: S.n., s.l., 1991
Volumen:XLII
Páginas:349-361
Periódico:Journal of Ecclesiastical History
Formato:Article
Tópico:- Biografía > Ambiente > Galia
Estado:Active
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Sumario: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.