Begotten, Not Made: Conceiving Manhood in Late Antiquity by Virginia Burrus (Eng

Description: Begotten, Not Made by Virginia Burrus This book interprets fourth-century theological discourse as an incident in the history of masculine gender, arguing that Nicene trinitarian doctrine is a crucial site not only for theological innovation but also for reimagining and reproducing manhood in the late Roman empire. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This work interprets fourth-century theological discourse as an incident in the history of masculine gender, arguing that Nicene trinitarian doctrine is a crucial site not only for theological innovation but also for reimagining and reproducing manhood in the late Roman period.W hen the Trinity became for the first time the sine qua non of doctrinal orthodoxy, masculinity was conceived anew, in terms that heightened the claims of patriarchal authority while cutting manhood loose from its traditional fleshly and familial moorings. In exploring the significance of this late antique movement for the subsequent history of ideals of manhood in the West, this study directly engages, combines, and thereby disrupts the divergent disciplinary perspectives of historical theology, late Roman cultural history, and French feminist theory. The author brings contemporary theorist Luce Irigaray into dialogue with the Patristic corpus to coax out a fresh interpretation of ancient texts and themes. Back Cover "The book is an inspiring and unique work, a must read for people with scholarly interest in patrisics and doctrinal theology as well as mens studies and queer studies."-Journal of the American Academy of Religion "This is writing with verve and humour. Burruss claims will be argued for years to come . . . and will open new avenues of exploration for the next generation of scholars."-Journal of Ecclesiastical History Flap This book interprets fourth-century theological discourse as an incident in the history of masculine gender, arguing that Nicene trinitarian doctrine is a crucial site not only for theological innovation but also for reimagining and reproducing manhood in the late Roman period. When the Trinity became for the first time the sine qua non of doctrinal orthodoxy, masculinity was conceived anew, in terms that heightened the claims of patriarchal authority while cutting manhood loose from its traditional fleshly and familial moorings. In exploring the significance of this late antique movement for the subsequent history of ideals of manhood in the West, this study directly engages, combines, and thereby disrupts the divergent disciplinary perspectives of historical theology, late Roman cultural history, and French feminist theory. The author brings contemporary theorist Luce Irigaray into dialogue with the Patristic corpus to coax out a fresh interpretation of ancient texts and themes. The book centers on performative readings of major works by three prominent fourth-century Fathers-Athanasius of Alexandria, Gregory of Nyssa, and Ambrose of Milan. Each of these ascetic bishops played a crucial role in defending Nicene trinitarian doctrine as the touchstone of orthodox belief; each also modeled a distinctive style of fourth-century masculine self-fashioning. The concluding chapter considers the sum of these three figures from an explicitly feminist theological and theoretical perspective. Author Biography Virginia Burrus is Associate Professor of Early Church History at Drew University. She is the author, most recently, of The Making of a Heretic: Gender, Authority, and the Priscillianist Controversy. Table of Contents Contents 1. 2. 3. Review "The book is an inspiring and unique work, a must read for people with scholarly interest in patrisics and doctrinal theology as well as mens studies and queer studies." - Journal of the American Academy of Religion "This is writing with verve and humour. Burruss claims will be argued for years to come ... and will open new avenues of exploration for the next generation of scholars." - Journal of Ecclesiastical History "Burrus produces a scintillating study in patristic theology, combining a profound scholarly understanding of the patristic tradition with a daring appropriation of feminist psycholinguistic theory." - Theology and Sexuality "Provocative and intriguing." - Journal of Early Christian Studies Long Description This book interprets fourth-century theological discourse as an incident in the history of masculine gender, arguing that Nicene trinitarian doctrine is a crucial site not only for theological innovation but also for reimagining and reproducing manhood in the late Roman period. When the Trinity became for the first time the sine qua non of doctrinal orthodoxy, masculinity was conceived anew, in terms that heightened the claims of patriarchal authority while cutting manhood loose from its traditional fleshly and familial moorings. In exploring the significance of this late antique movement for the subsequent history of ideals of manhood in the West, this study directly engages, combines, and thereby disrupts the divergent disciplinary perspectives of historical theology, late Roman cultural history, and French feminist theory. The author brings contemporary theorist Luce Irigaray into dialogue with the Patristic corpus to coax out a fresh interpretation of ancient texts and themes. The book centers on performative readings of major works by three prominent fourth-century Fathers--Athanasius of Alexandria, Gregory of Nyssa, and Ambrose of Milan. Each of these ascetic bishops played a crucial role in defending Nicene trinitarian doctrine as the touchstone of orthodox belief; each also modeled a distinctive style of fourth-century masculine self-fashioning. The concluding chapter considers the sum of these three figures from an explicitly feminist theological and theoretical perspective. Review Quote This is writing with verve and humour. Burruss claims will be argued for years to come . . . and will open new avenues of exploration for the next generation of scholars." Details ISBN0804739730 Author Virginia Burrus Short Title BEGOTTEN NOT MADE Pages 256 Publisher Stanford University Press Language English ISBN-10 0804739730 ISBN-13 9780804739733 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2000 Imprint Stanford University Press Subtitle Conceiving Manhood in Late Antiquity Place of Publication Palo Alto Country of Publication United States Affiliation Drew University, New Jersey DOI 10.1604/9780804739733 UK Release Date 2000-07-01 AU Release Date 2000-07-01 NZ Release Date 2000-07-01 US Release Date 2000-07-01 Series Figurae: Reading Medieval Culture Publication Date 2000-07-01 Alternative 9780804737067 DEWEY 231.044 Audience Undergraduate Illustrations 2 figures We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159839838;

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