Der Heeresdienst von Christen in der römischen Kaiserzeit: Studien zu Tertullian, Clemens und Origenes - Christians in the Roman Army: The Attitudes of Tertullian, Origen and Clement of Alexandria

Der Heeresdienst von Christen in der römischen Kaiserzeit: Studien zu Tertullian, Clemens und Origenes - Christians in the Roman Army: The Attitudes of Tertullian, Origen and Clement of Alexandria

Andreas Gerstacker

Volume 93 in the series Millennium-Studien / Millennium Studies

About this book

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This study examines the attitude of three important pre-Constantinian Church authors on the issue of military service by Christians. During their era, there were growing numbers of Christians in the army, and discussions began in their communities as to whether this was consistent with Christian beliefs. Many positions and arguments emerged. At the same time, the study shows how Christianity struggled to find its position within the Roman Empire.

Author information

Andreas Gerstacker, Helmut-Schmidt-Universität, Hamburg.

• Language: German
• Publisher: De Gruyter
• Copyright year: 2021
• Audience: Academics (Ancient History, Classical Studies)
• Pages
  • Front matter: 10
  • Main content: 422
• Illustrations
  • Tables: 1
• Keywords: Pre-constantinian Christianity; Roman army; church fathers; ancient rhetoric

eBook

• Published: September 7, 2021
• ISBN: 9783110714357

Hardcover

• Published: September 7, 2021
• ISBN: 9783110714265