Tag: Late Antiquity

• The Brides of Christ: Religious motivation for Sexual Renunciation 

  

  Written by Kavisha Kamalananthan. The trend of asceticism in late antiquity, dedicated to religious and simplistic livelihood. But in what ways did women aim to emulate these lifestyles and what were the impacts of contemporary figures?

  Retrospect Journal

  30/10/2021

  Academic

  Classics, History, Late Antiquity, Religious History, Roman Empire

• Interpreting the Donatist Schism

  

  Written by Nikita Nandanwad. The Donatist sect, centred in Carthage, and resulting schism is a prominent facet of Late Antique Christian history. Expunged by the Roman Catholics, the Donatists were deemed an isolated sect, and yet rose up against their opppressors through acts of martrydom and unwavering faith.

  Retrospect Journal

  02/05/2021

  Academic

  Ancient Rome, History of Christianity, Late Antiquity, Religious History, Roman History