The Byzantine theocracy

The constitution of the Byzantine Empire was based on the conviction that it was the earthly copy of the Kingdom of Heaven. Just as God ruled in Heaven, so the Emperor, made in his image, should rule on earth and carry out his commandments. This was the theory, but in practice the state was never fr...

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Main Author: Runciman, Steven 1903-2000 (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 1977.
In:Year: 1977
Reviews:[Rezension von: Runciman, Steven, The Byzantine Theocracy] (1980) (Dennis, George T.)
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Byzantine Empire / Theocracy
B Byzantine Empire / State / Church
Further subjects:B Church and state (Byzantine Empire) History
B Church and state Byzantine Empire History
Online Access: Volltext (Publisher)
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
Erscheint auch als: 9780521214018
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Runciman, Steven 1903-2000 (Author)
Cambridge Univ. Press 1977
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Runciman, Steven 1903-2000 (Author)
Cambridge University Press 1979
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