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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Format: | Electronic Book |
Language: | English |
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Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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Cambridge
Cambridge University Press
1977.
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In: | Year: 1977 |
Reviews: | [Rezension von: Runciman, Steven, The Byzantine Theocracy] (1980) (Dennis, George T.)
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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 |
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Volltext (Publisher) |
Parallel Edition: | Non-electronic
Erscheint auch als: 9780521214018 |
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