The Byzantine Legacy in the Orthodox Church
Book description
For more than a millennium the Byzantine Empire and its capital, Constantinople guided the spiritual destinies of the Christian East. Even after the fall of Constantinople in 1453, the influence of its culture, thought and institutions remained powerful, above all in the Orthodox Church.
In this collection of essays, Fr…
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1 author picked The Byzantine Legacy in the Orthodox Church as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
John Meyendorff’s works are indispensable for understanding the theology and history of Orthodox Christianity.
While several of his contributions belong to the must-read list for students of Orthodox Christianity, this book in particular offers a lucid account and an indispensable introduction to the broader and enduring problematic regarding the deep-seated connections between Byzantium and the historical development of the Orthodox Church.
The book addresses a series of historical events rarely researched and studied and it is a pioneer work highly suited for scholars of religious history.
From Victor's list on a quick introduction to Orthodox Christianity.
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