The Council of Ephesus of 431: Documents and Proceedings Author: Richard Price Retail Price: $65.00 Our Price: $46.99 Save: 18.01 (27.71%) Availability: In Stock        The First Council of Ephesus (431) was the climax of the so-called Nestorian Controversy. Convoked by the emperor Theodosius II to restore peace to the Church, it immediately divided into two rival councils, both meeting at Ephesus. Attempts by the emperor's representatives to get the bishops on both sides to meet together had no success, and after four months the council was dissolved without having ever properly met. But several decrees by the larger of the two rival councils, in particular the condemnation of Nestorius of Constantinople, were subsequently accepted as the valid decrees of the 'ecumenical council of Ephesus'. The documentation, consisting of conciliar proceedings, letters and other documents, provides information not only about events in Ephesus itself, but also about lobbying and public demonstrations in Constantinople. There is no episode in late Roman history where we are so well informed about how politics were conducted in the imperial capital. This makes the Acts a document of first importance for the history of the Later Roman Empire as well for that of the Church. Similar Items you may enjoy! Vatican Council II: The Basic Sixteen Documents Author: Austin Flannery Our Price: $26.96 Catholic Reform from Cardinal Ximenes to the Council of Trent, 1495-1563:: An Essay with Illustrative Documents and a Brief Study of St. Ignatius Loyo Author: John C. Olin Our Price: $41.56 Wealth in Ancient Ephesus and the First Letter to Timothy: Fresh Insights from Ephesiaca by Xenophon of Ephesus Author: Gary G. Hoag Our Price: $61.88 Vatican II: A Pastoral Council, Hermeneutics of Council Teaching Author: Serafino Lanzetta Our Price: $40.00

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