Theological and Political Aspects of the Council of Chalcedon.

The article explores the theological and political aspects of the Council of Chalcedon, the fourth ecumenical council of the Christian Church. Topics discussed include purpose of the Council, examination on the Council as a political assembly, and important consequence of the centrality of belief in...

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Publicado en:Scripta Classica Israelica Vol. 36; pp. 105 - 122
Autor principal: Liebeschuetz, Wolf
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Israeli Society for the Promotion of Classical Studies 2017
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Sumario:The article explores the theological and political aspects of the Council of Chalcedon, the fourth ecumenical council of the Christian Church. Topics discussed include purpose of the Council, examination on the Council as a political assembly, and important consequence of the centrality of belief in Christianity. It also looks at the essential role of the emperor and his officials, and significance of the reigns of Justin and Justinian in the Church.