Cyprian of Carthage: His Life and Impact (Early Church Fathers)

by Brian J. Arnold

Publisher:

Christian Focus

, 2018

Overview

Cyprian of Carthage’s story is one of incredible perseverance for the sake of the gospel. Living through a time of terrible persecution towards Christians, Cyprian wrestled with questions surrounding the church and contributed greatly to the writings on its importance as the bride of Christ. He dealt first–hand with the effects which persecution has on church bodies and offered many insights which are becoming increasingly relevant in the West today.

Key Features

• Explores living with faith through persecution and disease
• Relates the magnificent impact that those fathers of the early church made for our world today
• Provides a a stimulating conversation partner within the contemporary context

Contents

• Series preface
• A chronology of Cyprian’s life
• Preface
• Cyprian of Carthage
• Cyprian and his Controversies
• Cyprian and the Church
• Cyprian and the Christian Life
• Cyprian and Contempory Christianity
• Further Reading

Praise for the Print Edition

There is a growing excitement about this series of volumes recounting the immense importance of the early Church Fathers in our circles and it is hugely encouraging to see this account of the significant life of Cyprian of Carthage by Brian J. Arnold. Immensely rewarding and full of exquisite detail, this book is a winner in every respect. More, please.

—Derek W. H. Thomas

Arnold, as an American evangelical, reaches across time and space to introduce a third-century North African theologian. He purposes neither to re-make Cyprian in his own image nor to discard the Carthaginian bishop on the ash heap of history. Resisting both temptations, Arnold rather insists that Cyprian can serve as a stimulating conversation partner within the contemporary context.

—Paul Hartog

Brian J. Arnold guides us to a compelling voice from the past at a time when we desperately need wisdom for the present. On every accessibly written and skilfully researched page, the life and legacy of Cyprian speaks with wisdom and captivating intensity. This is a valuable book for those seeking an informative and formative conversation with the church fathers. We would do well to listen.

—Megan DeVore

Product Details

• Title: Cyprian of Carthage: His Life and Impact
• Author: Brian J. Arnold
• Series: Early Church Fathers
• Publisher: Christian Focus
• Print Publication Date: 2018
• Pages: 160
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Resource ID: LLS:CYPRNCRTHGLMPCT
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2020-10-28T19:19:55Z

About Brian J. Arnold

Brian Arnold joined the Phoenix Seminary faculty in 2015 and teaches courses in Systematic Theology and Church History. He has prior teaching experience as a Garrett Fellow at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he served as a lecturer.

 

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