Nicaea

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ID23663501
AuthorsSara Parvis (corresponding author)
Year2006
Pages38-95
Publication date2006-03-02
Open AccessNo
TypeCHAPTER
VenueMarcellus of Ancyra and the lost years of the Arian controversy, 325-345 (SOURCE_BOOK)
PublisherOxford University PressOxford (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1093/0199280134.003.0003
OpenAlexW4251767991
ISBN9780199280131
Open LibraryOL22722651M
LanguageEN
References cited41

This chapter examines the evidence for membership of the two alliances which squared up against one another before Nicaea, including the names and numbers on both sides, and the degree to which nameable individuals committed themselves politically. The theological affinities and differences of Alexander of Alexandria’s allies are studied, particularly those of Marcellus with each of the rest. The significance of the initial calling of the ‘great and priestly synod’ for Ancyra rather than Nicaea is considered. It is argued that the synod was not originally called by Constantine but by the pro-Alexander alliance, and moved by him to his own palace to promote peace. The Synod of Antioch is discussed and dated to 324. It is argued that Marcellus had little influence on the Nicene Creed, which was not characteristic of his theology and which he never defended, but probably rather more on the canons of Nicaea.

Biblical Studies and Interpretation · Classical Antiquity Studies · Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies · Philosophy

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