Orthodoxy and the Courts in Late Antiquity

Approaching the subject of late Roman law from the perspective of legal practice revealed in courtroom processes, Caroline Humfress argues for a vibrant culture of forensic argumentation in late antiquity - which included Christian controversies concerning 'heresy' and 'orthodoxy', revealing its far-reaching effects on theological debate.
Ancient RhetoricChurch historyCourtsForensic orationsLanguagePractice of law (Roman law)Roman lawCourts, romeVroege christendomRomeins rechtRechtspraktijk