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Orthodoxy and heresy in earliest Christianity
Book • 1971
Walter Bauer's "Orthodoxy and Heresy in Earliest Christianity" revolutionized the study of early Christianity by challenging the traditional view of a single, evolving orthodoxy.
Bauer argued that diverse Christian groups existed concurrently, each with its own regional majority.
His work emphasized the significance of geographical factors in shaping early Christian beliefs and practices.
The book sparked intense debate, prompting scholars to re-evaluate the historical development of Christianity and its internal conflicts.
Bauer's analysis highlighted the complex interplay of theological differences and power dynamics in the formation of the dominant Christian tradition.
The book remains a cornerstone of scholarship on early Christianity.
Bauer argued that diverse Christian groups existed concurrently, each with its own regional majority.
His work emphasized the significance of geographical factors in shaping early Christian beliefs and practices.
The book sparked intense debate, prompting scholars to re-evaluate the historical development of Christianity and its internal conflicts.
Bauer's analysis highlighted the complex interplay of theological differences and power dynamics in the formation of the dominant Christian tradition.
The book remains a cornerstone of scholarship on early Christianity.
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Mentioned by Bart Ehrman as a seminal work on the diversity of early Christianity.
How Wild Can it Get? The Diversity of Early Christianity
