The Orthodox Confession Of The Catholic And Apostolic Eastern Church (1762)
April 13, 2009 by Editor
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Due to the very old age and scarcity of this book, many of the pages may be hard to read due to the blurring of the original text.
Images, Iconoclasm, and the Carolingians — Thomas F. X. Noble
April 10, 2009 by Editor
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In the year 726 CE, the Byzantine emperor Leo III issued an edict declaring images to be idols, forbidden by Exodus, and ordering all such images in churches to be destroyed. Thus was set off the first wave of Byzantine iconoclasm, which ran its violent course until 787, when the underlying issues were temporarily resolved at the Second Council on Nicaea. In 815, a second great wave of iconoclasm was set off, to end only in 842 when the icons were restored to the churches of the East, and the Iconoclasts excommunicated. The iconoclast controversies have long been understood as marking major fissures between the Western and Eastern churches.
In Images, Iconoclasm, and the Carolingians, Thomas F. X. Noble reveals that the lines of division were not so clear. It is traditionally maintained that the Carolingians in the 790s did not understand the basic issues involved in the Byzantine dispute. Noble contends that there was, in fact, a significant Carolingian controversy about visual art and if its ties to Byzantine iconoclasm were tenuous, they were also complex and deeply rooted in central concerns of the Carolingian court. Furthermore, he asserts that the Carolingians made distinctive and original contributions to the whole debate over religious art. Images, Iconoclasm, and the Carolingians is the first book to provide a comprehensive study of the Western response to Byzantine iconoclasm. By comparing art-texts with laws, letters, poems, and other sources, Noble reveals the power and magnitude of the key discourses of the Carolingian world during its most dynamic and creative decades.
La iglesia de los ortodoxos — Olivier Clement
April 1, 2009 by Editor
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Perfect for those interested in learning more about other faiths, this unique collection offers an in-depth look at the major religions of the world. Rich with fascinating facts, each edition includes illustrations, photographs, glossaries, and information on the history, customs, and doctrines of each religion. By offering readers a deeper understanding of the beliefs of others, this collection encourages tolerance and respect in an increasingly multicultural world.
Perfecto para lectores interesados en aprender más sobre otras religiones, esta colección única ofrece un análisis profundo de las grandes religiones del mundo. Rico en hechos fascinantes, cada edición incluye ilustraciones, fotografías, glosarios e información sobre la historia, las costumbres y las doctrinas de cada religión. Ofreciendo un entendimiento más profundo de las experiencias y creencias de otros, esta colección animará a los lectores a respetar la experiencia diversa de un mundo cada vez más multicultural.
About the Author
Olivier Clément is a French writer and theologian who has taught at the Institute of Orthodox Theology Saint-Serge in Paris. He is the author of more than 30 books.
