Schism, syncretism and politics: Derived and implied social model in the self-definition of early Christian orthodoxy
Rugare Rukuni|Erna Oliver
The first 400 years of Christianity posed an intricate scenario social dynamics. interplay these dynamics or catalysts analogous to time perceivably conceived the political-religious establishment that then forged orthodoxy. resultant continuum was consequent imperial religious-political merger upon following eras further established a formative impact catalysts. As revisionist analysis era leading up Constantinian turn, and parallel comparison between preceding eras, this research proposes alternate construction narrative Early position derives from attempt at development modular theory through which can be analysed. Through document analysis, literature review accomplished. early inception CE when deduced against enculturating influences implies sociological study. From three perceived phases went through, Jewish-Christian schism, Hellenism interventional politics, implications made latter derivations earlier eras. Significantly, there seems have been resurgent theme in person institutions consolidated their positions. synergy inevitability process preceded ecumenical council are confirmed both positive negative substantiation proposed model. emergent episcopal leadership its consolidation averse political Rome implied composite significance all factors. Similarly, intransigent nature certain African Christian elements argues for cultural enculturation as precedent definition formation universal
Theological Studies/Teologiese Studies|Unisa Institutional Repository (University of South Africa)