The Council of Florence (1438-1439) and the Problem of Union between the Greek and Latin Churches

For the medieval world the Council of Florence provided the last great opportunity to close the gap separating Eastern from Western Christendom. Not only was it the most brilliant convocation of Greeks and Latins in the entire Middle Ages, but it marked the first occasion in centuries that East and...

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Published in:Church history
Main Author: Geanakoplos, Deno John 1916-2007 (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge University Press [1955]
In: Church history
IxTheo Classification:KAF Church history 1300-1500; late Middle Ages
Online Access: Volltext (doi)
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Summary:For the medieval world the Council of Florence provided the last great opportunity to close the gap separating Eastern from Western Christendom. Not only was it the most brilliant convocation of Greeks and Latins in the entire Middle Ages, but it marked the first occasion in centuries that East and West assembled in ecumenical council to debate the differences separating their two churches.
ISSN:0009-6407
Contains:Enthalten in: Church history
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.2307/3162003