The Development of Mater Ecclesia in North African Ecclesiology

The image of mater ecclesia became one of the most popular and enduring ecclesial metaphors during the patristic era. Since its introduction in the late second century, early Christian writers continuously employed mater ecclesia as an image characterizing the corporate identity of the church. This...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Peper, Bradley M.
Other Authors: J. Patout Burns
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: VANDERBILT 2011
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Online Access:http://etd.library.vanderbilt.edu/available/etd-03242011-105708/