The Pelagian Controversy

Liberty University

The Pelagian disceptation

A research paper submitted to Dr. Carl Diemer, ThD.
In overtone fulfillment of the Requirements for
the course CHHI 520

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary

By
Brian Harvey


Lynchburg, Virginia
Thursday, November 17, 2011

Table of Contents
Introduction1
historical Background of the Controversy1
Injustice Exposed6
Influence of Position7
False Accusations9
Rational Choice11
Pelagian Support12
earth-closet of Jerusalem12
Julian of Eclanum 13
Conclusion14
Bibliography15

Introduction
Scarcely can one in the ghostlike academic realm go long without hearing the physical body Pelagius and it is usually not in a good context. The Pelagian Controversy of the late fourth century and early fifth century placed its irrevocable mark on the westbound, Catholic Church. The quarrel exposes in many ways the great hesitancy of the Western Church for reformation and placing higher, more Christ-like moral demands on the members of the Church. Pelagius, a layman, commonly referred to as a monk, sought to bring near moral reform but through a serial of unfortunate injustices was excommunicated and branded as a heretic.



Through exposing the injustices, in that location is hope for the redemption of the name of Pelagius.
Historical Background of the Controversy
It becomes required to define or establish a foundation of the rivalry to enable the reader to understand the issues addressed later. There cannot be an assumed presupposition about the understanding, for this allows a danger of drawing delusive or assumed conclusions. With this in mind the controversy ordain be defined in the briefest of terms below with an commentary of key personalities involved in the controversy.
Pelagius, born in Brittany virtually AD 360, first appears in Rome around 380 and receive a classical education. From 380 to his departure of Rome circa 410, Pelagius is accredited with a high reputation as a...If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website: Orderessay



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