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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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
[2019]
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Byzantinische Zeitschrift
Year: 2019, Volume: 112, Issue: 1, Pages: 85-104 |
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Byzantine studies
B Patristics B Theologie und Religion B Altertumswissenschaften B History B Diverses B Historische Epochen |
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