Fourth-Century Synods in Latin and Syriac Canonical Collections and their Preservation in the Antiochene Archives (Serdica 343 CE – Antioch 325 CE) (2013) (original) (raw)
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The paper explores the preservation of significant ecclesiastical documents from the fourth-century Synods in Latin and Syriac, particularly focusing on the Synod of Serdica (343 CE) and the Synod of Antioch (324/325 CE). It examines the complex transmission of canonical literature in Syriac and Latin, highlighting how historical factors influenced the compilation and selection of these texts, some of which may appear contradictory. The research offers insights into the theological debates of the time and the arguments regarding the nature of the Son in relation to the Father, contributing to the understanding of early Christian doctrinal development.
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