First Seven Ecumenical Councils: Their History and Theology

by Leo D Davis

Overview

This unique work - no other work yet available in English treats this subject - illustrates the contribution of these Councils in the development and formulation of Christian beliefs. It then shows how their legacies lingered throughout the centuries to inspire - or haunt - every generation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780814656167
Publisher:	Liturgical Press
Publication date:	01/01/1988
Series:	Theology and Life , #21
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	344
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.08(h) x 0.88(d)

About the Author

Leo Donald Davis, S.J., (1930-2014), received an S.T.L. from the Gregorian University, Rome, and his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin. He taught at Xavier University, Cincinnati, and Weston School of Theology. He wrote articles and reviews in Traditio, New Scholasticism, Theological Studies, and Catholic Historical Review.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Preface   9
1.  Introduction: The Roman World     11
     1. The Roman Empire   11
     2. Imperial Organization   13
     3. Paganism and Christianity   17
     4. Church and State   24
     5. Constantine the Great   27
     6. Chronology   31
     7. Select Bibliography   31
2.  Council of Nicaea I, 325     33
     1. The Trinitarian Problem and Proposed Solutions before Nicaea   33
     2. Arius and the Beginning of Controversy   51
     3. The Events of the Council of Nicaea   56
     4. The Significance of the Council of Nicaea   69
     5. Aftermath   75
     6. Chronology   77
     7. Select Bibliography    79 
3. Council of Constantinople I, 381     81
     1. Eusebians vs. Nicenes to the Death of Emperor Cons tans   81
     2. Athanasius vs. Constantius   91
     3. Time Out: Pagan Revival under Julian   100
     4. Two New Battles   103
     5. Basil vs. Valens   108
     6. Nicaea Triumphs   115
     7. Unecumenical Council of Constantinople   119
     8. Aftermath   129
     9. Chronology   131
     10. Select Bibliography   132
4. Council of Ephesus, 431     134
     1. The Late Empire   134
     2. Ecclesiastical Rivalries   136
     3. Theological Controversy   140
     4. The Divided Council   153
     5. The Formula of Union   160
     6. Grounds for a New Quarrel   164
     7. Chronology   167
     8. Select Bibliography   169
5. Council of Chalcedon, 451     170
     1. The Monk Eutyches   170
     2. The Robber Council of Ephesus   176
     3. The Council of Chalcedon   180
     4. The Response of the West   192
     5. Aftermath in the East   194
     6. Chronology     204
     7. Select Bibliography   206
6. Council of Constantinople II, 553     207
     1. Development of Monophysitism   207
     2. Orthodox Reaction under Justin I   220
     3. Emperor Justinian I   225
     4. Council of Constantinople II   240 
7. Council of Constantinople III, 680     258
     1. Reign of Heraclius   258
     2. Religious Controversy   260
     3. Muslim Invasion   268
     4. Western Response   271
     5. Council of Constantinople III   279
     6. Aftermath   284
     7. Chronology   288
     8. Select Bibliography   289
8. Council of Nicaea II, 787     290
     1. Beginnings of Iconoclasm   290
     2. Iconoclasm of Leo III   296
     3. Contanctine V and Council of Hieria   300
     4. Aftermath   305
     5. The Council of Nicaea II   308
     6. Reaction of the West   311
     7. Aftermath in the East   314
     8. Chronology   320
     9. Select Bibliography   321
9. Epilogue     323
Glossary of Theological Terms   326
Index of Namer and Subjects   331