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The Syriac Chronicle (Classic Reprint): Known as That of Zachariah of Mitylene - Couverture souple

F. J. Hamilton

 
9781331793304: The Syriac Chronicle (Classic Reprint): Known as That of Zachariah of Mitylene

Synopsis

Textual window into early Christian history, tracing debates, bishops, and political moves across the late antique world. This edition presents the Syriac Chronicle attributed to Zachariah of Mitylene, offering a window into church life, doctrinal disputes, and the interplay of emperors, kings, and monks in the late Roman era.

Spanning episodes from synods to imperial decisions, the narrative foregrounds key figures, theological disputes, and the moves that shaped early Chalcedonian and non-Chalcedonian communities. The book blends chronicles of bishops, councils, and rulers with the practical realities of governance, medicine, hospitality, and monastic life.




  • Character sketches of church leaders, monks, and royal advisors in a turbulent era

  • Accounts of synods, doctrinal disputes, and how they affected church unity

  • Descriptions of political maneuvering, imperial decisions, and religious policy

  • Notes on the cultural and regional networks spanning Antioch, Constantinople, Gaza, and beyond



Ideal for readers of early Christian history and medieval chronicles seeking a window into a pivotal period of faith and power.

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