Canon Lists of Church Fathers in Early Christianity

This article examines how the names of “church fathers” were compiled into lists from the end of the fourth century to the middle of the sixth century. Although not as common as biblical canon lists, these lists of church fathers attempt to vest ecclesiastical authority in the figures listed. Survey...

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Main Author: Edwards, Robert 1988- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2024
In: Religion & theology
Year: 2024, Volume: 31, Issue: 1/2, Pages: 57-76
Further subjects:B Authority
B Lists
B church councils
B Patristics
B Church Fathers
B canon lists
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