THE COLLAPSE OF A COLLEGIAL CHURCH: NORTH AFRICAN CHRISTIANITY ON THE EVE OF ISLAM. From: Theological Studies | Date: March 1, 2001| Author: TILLEY, MAUREEN A. | COPYRIGHT 2001 Theological Studies, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

[A high degree of collegiality characterized the organization and operation of the Christian churches in Roman North Africa. Explanations for the rapid conversion of North Africa to Islam must take into consideration weaknesses in that structure. Attacks on African collegiality came from both East and West, from Byzantine emperors, Vandal invaders, and even bishops of Rome. Consideration of repeated blows to the native ecclesiology makes the loss of North Africa more understandable...

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