Patriarch Dioscorus of Alexandria: The Last Pharaoh and Ecclesiastical Politics in the Later Roman Empire

This book provides the first full account of Dioscorus as patriarch of Alexandria between 444 and 451 CE. Often historically tarnished as a ruthless 'tyrant-bishop' in the Western Church, Dioscorus is shown rather to be a conflicted reformer against the backdrop of the Later Roman Empire and its political mechanisms for implementing 'Orthodoxy'. Read More

This book provides the first full account of Dioscorus as patriarch of Alexandria between 444 and 451 CE. Often historically tarnished as a ruthless 'tyrant-bishop' in the Western Church, Dioscorus is shown rather to be a conflicted reformer against the backdrop of the Later Roman Empire and its political mechanisms for implementing 'Orthodoxy'. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook 365 Day Rental: $67.50 (Expires Dec 27, 2025) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $89.99 Title: Patriarch Dioscorus of Alexandria by Volker L. Menze Publisher: Oxford University Press Academic UK Print ISBN: 9780192871336, 0192871331 eText ISBN: 9780192699176 Edition: 2023 Format: EPUB eBook	$67.50 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ