Explores the Iconoclast controversy and its impact on the medieval church This scholarly edition presents a clear, readable account of how western and eastern churches wrestled with sacred images, church authority, and doctrinal challenges.
The volume assembles a focused study from Bernhard Jungmann’s Dissertationes selectae in Historiam Ecclesiasticam, Tom III, offering a detailed look at the rise and defense of Catholic doctrine during a time of conflict. It traces the Concilio Trullano, the Iconoclast crisis, and the debates that shaped later church structure and practice. The text also surveys major arguments, key figures, and the sources historians use to build the picture, delivering a careful, source-based narrative without sensationalism.
What you’ll read and consider
- A careful retelling of how icon controversy unfolded in the eighth and ninth centuries, with attention to both Western and Eastern perspectives.
- Summaries of the main positions in doctrinal debates, including discussions around sacral imagery, the nature of Christ’s body, and church authority.
- Profiles of notable figures and moments that influenced policy, such as synods, emperors, and bishops, and how their actions affected church life.
- References to primary and secondary sources that scholars use to interpret these events, along with notes that help readers follow the scholarly conversation.
Ideal for readers who want
- A clear, documentary-style overview of early medieval church history.
- A solid grounding in how doctrinal disputes were argued and decided in church councils and scholastic commentary.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of the Byzantine Empire, focusing on the period known as the Iconoclastic Controversy. This tumultuous era witnessed a fierce debate over the use of religious imagery, with the emperor and his followers rejecting the veneration of icons, while the Church and the majority of the population staunchly defended it. The author provides a detailed account of the motivations and actions of both sides, offering insights into the political, religious, and cultural landscape of the time. Through meticulous research, the book explores the theological arguments, imperial decrees, and societal divisions that characterized this pivotal chapter in Byzantine history. By shedding light on the Iconoclastic Controversy, this book enriches our understanding of the complex interplay between religion, politics, and society in the medieval world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780483014169_0
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