The Theological Legacy of St. Cyprian

‘Into theology Cyprian scarcely ever entered’, wrote W. D. Niven, yet d'Alès's book La Théologie de S. Cyprien covers more than 400 pages without appearing to be dealing with a non-existent subject. The prima facie conflict is not difficult to resolve. A religious leader can no more help t...

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Main Author: Wiles, Maurice F. 1923-2005 (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 1963
In: The journal of ecclesiastical history
Year: 1963, Volume: 14, Issue: 2, Pages: 139-149
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