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.