Byzantine christianity: a very brief history

From the foundation of Constantinople in 330 to its fall in 1453, this brief history explores the key components of Byzantinee Christianity, including the development of monasticism, icons and iconoclasm, the role of the emperor in relation to church councils and beliefs, the difficult relationship...

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1. Verfasser: Cameron, Averil 1940- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: London SPCK, Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge 2017
Schriftenreihe:Very brief history 5
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Zusammenfassung:From the foundation of Constantinople in 330 to its fall in 1453, this brief history explores the key components of Byzantinee Christianity, including the development of monasticism, icons and iconoclasm, the role of the emperor in relation to church councils and beliefs, the difficult relationship with the papacy and the impact of the Crusades. The book also considers Byzantine Christianity as a living force today: the variety and vitality of Orthodox churches, the role of the Church in Russia and the enduring relevance of a spirituality derived from the church fathers
Beschreibung:xvii, 138 Seiten
ISBN:9780281076130

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