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Book Synopsis
Having synthesized the vast complex of scholarship available on the late fourth century, this title presents an impressive study of the politics and history of the Christian church and the Roman Empire in that period. It traces the chronology of Ambrose's public activity and reconstructs important events in the fourth century.

Table of Contents
List of Figures
List of Abbreviations
Acknowledgements
Introduction

Chapter 1. The Reluctant Bishop
Chapter 2. Consolidation
Chapter 3. Ambrose and Gratian
Chapter 4. Persecution
Chapter 5. Ambrose's People, I: Master of Ceremonies
Chapter 6. Ambrose's People, II: Friends and Influence
Chapter 7. Ambrose and Theodosius
Chapter 8. Sanctity

Bibliography
Index

Ambrose of Milan

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      Publisher University of California Press
      Published 26 June 2014
      ISBN-13 9780520283886
      978-0520283886
      ISBN-10 0520283880

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Having synthesized the vast complex of scholarship available on the late fourth century, this title presents an impressive study of the politics and history of the Christian church and the Roman Empire in that period. It traces the chronology of Ambrose's public activity and reconstructs important events in the fourth century.

      Table of Contents
      List of Figures
      List of Abbreviations
      Acknowledgements
      Introduction

      Chapter 1. The Reluctant Bishop
      Chapter 2. Consolidation
      Chapter 3. Ambrose and Gratian
      Chapter 4. Persecution
      Chapter 5. Ambrose's People, I: Master of Ceremonies
      Chapter 6. Ambrose's People, II: Friends and Influence
      Chapter 7. Ambrose and Theodosius
      Chapter 8. Sanctity

      Bibliography
      Index

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