The Origins of Roman Christian Diplomacy: Constantius II and John Chrysostom as Innovators

by Walter Stevenson

Book Overview

This book illuminates the origins of Roman Christian diplomacy through two case studies: Constantius II's imperial strategy in the Red Sea; and John Chrysostom's ecclesiastical strategy in Gothia and Sasanian Persia.

Both men have enjoyed a strong narrative tradition: Constantius as a persecuting, theological fanatic, and Chrysostom as a stubborn, na ve reformer. Yet this tradition has often masked their remarkable innovations. As part...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367619660
• ISBN13: 9780367619664
• Release Date: May 2022
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"