Orthodox Church in the Byzantine Empire

Zusatztext When Prof. Hussey's history of the Orthodox Church was published in 1986! it was immediately recognized as the standard treatment in English of its subject. Twenty years later! it is still the first book on the subject for any serious student. Klappentext The widely acclaimed comprehensive survey of the role of the medieval Orthodox Church in the Byzantine Empire (c.600-c.1453), by the late Professor J. M. Hussey. Discusses landmark events in ecclesiastical affairs, the influence of the Church on the West, its officials and organization, and the spirituality of laity, monks, and clergy. Zusammenfassung The widely acclaimed comprehensive survey of the role of the medieval Orthodox Church in the Byzantine Empire (c.600-c.1453), by the late Professor J. M. Hussey. Discusses landmark events in ecclesiastical affairs, the influence of the Church on the West, its officials and organization, and the spirituality of laity, monks, and clergy.

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• Authors: J. M. Hussey, J. M. (Formerly of the University of Londo Hussey, J. M. (Formerly of the University of London and St Hugh's College Hussey
• Assisted by: Louth Andrew (Foreword)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.03.2010
• EAN: 9780199582761
• ISBN: 978-0-19-958276-1
• No. of pages: 456
• Series: Oxford History of the Christian Church
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; RELIGION / Christianity / History, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Christianity / Orthodox, RELIGION / Christian Rituals & Practice / General, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, History of Religion, c 1000 CE to c 1500, Church history, c 500 to c 1000 CE, Christian worship, rites & ceremonies, Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals, C 500 CE To C 1000 CE, Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox Churches, Orthodox & Oriental Churches