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Links: Photo of mosaic of Justinian I by Petar Milošević Map of Europe in 526 Litle Hagia Sophia/Sergius and Bacchus... more
Saint Benedict of Nursia and his Rule set out to establish a monastic charism of moderation for beginners that would... more
Conflicts over Augustine’s theology of prevenient grace and predestination arise in Gaul as Caesarius of Arles defends himself against suggestions... more
After a survey of the Christian/Jewish relationship in the former Roman Empire and in the Byzantine Empire, we look at... more
In the late 5th/early 6th century, there were significant developments in monastic spirituality. In the West, the appearance of the... more
A growing Church and political instability mean new responsibilities for the clergy – especially the bishops. Not even the Church... more
The Church in the late 5th/early 6th centuries continues to struggle with the right relationship to the pagan culture of... more
In this episode, we look at the Easter Tables of Dionysius Exiguus, the beginnings of the Anno Domini dating system,... more
As the Church of Rome and the Emperor Justin move to restore ties with the end of the Acacian Schism,... more
The Scythian Monks hoped to end the conflict between the Chalcedonians and Monophysites. But their endorsement of Theopaschatism – that... more