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Debate and dialogue [electronic resource]

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This book explores the construction of Christian identity in fourth and fifth centuries through inventing, fabricating and sharpening binary oppositions. Such oppositions, for example Christians - pagans; truth - falsehood; the one true god - the multitude of demons; the right religion - superstition, served to create and reinforce the Christian self-identity. The author examines how the Christian argumentation against pagans was intertwined with self-perception and self-affirmation

Title Debate and dialogue [electronic resource] : Christian and pagan cultures c. 360-430 / Maijastina Kahlos.
Publisher Aldershot, England
Burlington, VT : Ashgate Pub.
Creation Date c2007
Notes Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [185]-203) and index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
English
Content Introduction -- Constructing and deconstructing dichotomies -- Debate, polemic and dialogue -- Religio and superstitio -- Ceremonies of light and dark -- Gods and demons.
Series Ashgate new critical thinking in religion, theology, and biblical studies
Extent 1 online resource (224 p.)
Language English
National Library system number 997010712680805171
MARC RECORDS
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