The Uniquely African Controversy: Studies on Donatist Christianity

Roman North Africa was one of the major centres where ancient

Christianity thrived, and there Donatism was the most prevalent form of

Christianity. This neglected story from Late Antiquity is treated in a

multi-disciplinary way in the current volume. The Uniquely African

Controversy: Studies on Donatist Christianity seeks to uncover what

the identity and historical context of Donatism was, and why it

disappeared. What was Donatism’s legacy? Who were its leaders and

adherents? Why did Augustine of Hippo become so embroiled in controversy

with the Donatist Church? The contributions to this volume come from

scholars from North America, Europe, and Australia, and they cover

topics including archaeology, Roman law, theology, martyrology, and

ecclesiastical history.