How widespread was the belief in demonic tollgates in sixth- to ninth-century Byzantium?

While narratives about the ascent of the souls through the air and their examination at toll-gates were very popular in Byzantium, it would be wrong to believe that they were universally accepted. Andrew of Crete conceptualised the afterlife in such a way that no room was left for dramatic encounter...

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Main Author: Krausmüller, Dirk 1962- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: De Gruyter [2019]
In: Byzantinische Zeitschrift
Year: 2019, Volume: 112, Issue: 1, Pages: 85-104
Further subjects:B Byzantine studies
B Patristics
B Theologie und Religion
B Altertumswissenschaften
B History
B Diverses
B Historische Epochen
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