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Cameron, Averil,

Byzantine Christianity : a very brief history / Averil Cameron. - xvii, 138 pages ; 20 cm. - Very brief history ; 5 . - Very brief history (Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (Great Britain)) ; 5. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 126-130) and index.

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.

ISBN: 9780281076130 0281076138

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Orthodox Eastern Church--History.
Orthodox Eastern Church.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Christianity--Byzantine Empire.
Christian life--Byzantine Empire.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Byzantine Empire--Church history.
Byzantine Empire--Religious life and customs.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
History.

LC Class. No.: BX300 / .C36 2017 BX290 / .C36 2017

Dewey Class. No.: 274.95