Patriarch Dioscorus of Alexandria. The last pharaoh and ecclesiastical politics in the later Roman Empire. By Volker L. Menze. (Early Christian Studies.) Pp. xii + 226. Oxford–New York: Oxford University Press, 2023. £70. 978 0 19 287133 6

Matthew R. Crawford

doi:10.1017/s0022046925101991

January 1, 2026The Journal of Ecclesiastical History

Patriarch Dioscorus of Alexandria. The last pharaoh and ecclesiastical politics in the later Roman Empire. By Volker L. Menze. (Early Christian Studies.) Pp. xii + 226. Oxford–New York: Oxford University Press, 2023. £70. 978 0 19 287133 6

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This research aims to analyze the role of Patriarch Dioscorus in ecclesiastical politics during the later Roman Empire.
Investigates historical texts and records
Analyzes the political context of Dioscorus' leadership
Examines the intersection of religion and governance
Identifies Dioscorus as a pivotal figure in ecclesiastical authority
Demonstrates the influence of religious leaders on political affairs
Highlights the complexities of church-state relations in late antiquity

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Explores Ecclesiastical Politics during the reign of Patriarch Dioscorus in Alexandria, suggesting implications for late Roman governance.

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Patriarch Dioscorus of Alexandria. The last pharaoh and ecclesiastical politics in the later Roman Empire. By Volker L. Menze. (Early Christian Studies.) Pp. xii + 226. Oxford–New York: Oxford University Press, 2023. £70. 978 0 19 287133 6 - Volume 77 Issue 1

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Patriarch Dioscorus of Alexandria. The last pharaoh and ecclesiastical politics in the later Roman Empire. By Volker L. Menze. (Early Christian Studies.) Pp. xii + 226. Oxford–New York: Oxford University Press, 2023. £70. 978 0 19 287133 6

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