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Book Synopsis: For over a thousand years, Eastern Christendom had as its center the second capital of the Roman Empire—Constantinople, the "New Rome," or Byzantium. The geographical division between the Eastern and Western Churches was only one manifestation of deeper rifts, characterized by a long history of conflicts, suspicions, and misunderstandings. Although the art, monasticism, and spirituality of Byzantium have come to be recognized as inspirational and influential in the shaping of Eastern European civilization, and of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance as well, the West has been in the main ignorant of the historical evolution and the doctrinal significance of Byzantine theology.
Here, for the first time in English, is presented a synthesis of Byzantine Christian thought. The reader is guided through its complexities to an understanding of Byzantium: its view of man and his destiny of "deification"; its ability to transcend the "Western captivity"; its survival under quite adverse historical circumstances. In the end, he may well find himself receptive to the basic positions of Byzantine thought, which have attained, in this time of need for the reintegration of Christianity itself, a surprising, contemporary relevance.
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Discover the captivating world of Byzantine Theology with our book, "Byzantine Theology: Historical Trends and Doctrinal Themes." For over a thousand years, Eastern Christendom flourished in the heart of the Roman Empire - Constantinople, the "New Rome," or Byzantium. Uncover the deep rifts, conflicts, and misunderstandings that characterized this fascinating era.
Ignite your imagination with the inspirational and influential art, monasticism, and spirituality of Byzantium, which shaped Eastern European civilization, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance. Delve into the historical evolution and the doctrinal significance of Byzantine theology, a topic the West has largely overlooked until now.
Our comprehensive synthesis of Byzantine Christian thought offers an easy-to-follow guide through its complexities. Explore Byzantium's unique perspective on man and his destiny of "deification," going beyond the boundaries of Western theology. Discover how Byzantine theology managed to withstand adverse historical circumstances and establish its survival against all odds.
Are you ready to embrace the surprising contemporary relevance of Byzantine thought? In this time of need for the reintegration of Christianity itself, gain invaluable insights from Byzantine Theology: Historical Trends and Doctrinal Themes. Immerse yourself in this enlightening journey by ordering your copy today.
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