Pierre CORGNE
Dissertation théologique sur la célèbre dispute entre le Pape S. Estienne et S. Cyprien Evêque de Carthage où l'on explique la véritable pensée de S. Augustin touchant la même dispute
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This text has been attributed to Pierre Corgne (1700-1781), French theologian and churchman, canon of the diocese of Soissons. It deals with the conflict between Stephen I and Cyprian bishop of Carthage: "Stephen or Stephen I becomes the 23rd Pope on May 12, 254. His pontificate falls between two waves of persecution.
An internal crisis in the Church brings it to the brink of rupture with the Eastern Churches and that of Africa. Like his two predecessors Stephen favors the reintegration of Christians who apostatized under the persecutions of Trajan, Decius and have repented since. The ritual differences have intensified between the different churches and Stephen demands that all churches conform to Roman dogma. A conflict begins with Cyprian, the bishop of Carthage, threatened by Stephen I with excommunication. Cyprian receives support from the Churches of Asia Minor, Syria and Cappadocia." Corgne gives a contemporary reading of this historical episode, seeking to legitimize the authority of the Church of Rome.
Contemporary full brown calf binding. Spine with five raised bands, red morocco title label. Edges underlined with gilt dentelle. All edges red. Small wormholes on spine and calf rubbed in places.
A small dampstain affecting several pages.
This text has been attributed to Pierre Corgne (1700-1781), French theologian and churchman, canon of the diocese of Soissons. It deals with the conflict between Stephen I and Cyprian bishop of Carthage: "Stephen or Stephen I becomes the 23rd Pope on May 12, 254. His pontificate falls between two waves of persecution.
An internal crisis in the Church brings it to the brink of rupture with the Eastern Churches and that of Africa. Like his two predecessors Stephen favors the reintegration of Christians who apostatized under the persecutions of Trajan, Decius and have repented since. The ritual differences have intensified between the different churches and Stephen demands that all churches conform to Roman dogma. A conflict begins with Cyprian, the bishop of Carthage, threatened by Stephen I with excommunication. Cyprian receives support from the Churches of Asia Minor, Syria and Cappadocia." Corgne gives a contemporary reading of this historical episode, seeking to legitimize the authority of the Church of Rome.
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