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Methodology of Criticism of Egyptian and Phoenician Mythologies by Eusebius of Caesarea in the Treatise “Praeparatio evangelica” [PDF]

open access: yesВестник Екатеринбургской духовной семинарии, 2023
Criticism of Egyptian and Phoenician mythology is an important and key place in the treatise “Praeparatio evangelica”. The apologist begins his work with it, dedicating the first book of the treatise to criticism. By this, on the one hand, the apologist
Priest Dmitry Yu. Degtyarev
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Mobility in seventh‐century Byzantium: analysing Emperor Heraclius’ political ideology and propaganda

open access: yesEarly Medieval Europe, Volume 31, Issue 3, Page 405-429, August 2023., 2023
This paper aims to shed light on the mobility of people and relics in the seventh century. It will show that Emperor Heraclius strategically designed his movements and those of his household, citizens, and officials, as well as those of relics within and beyond the borders of Byzantium, in order to consolidate the empire and his position in it.
Paraskevi Sykopetritou
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The Creed of Nicaea

open access: yesThe Ecumenical Review, Volume 75, Issue 2, Page 215-234, April 2023., 2023
Abstract This article gives an account of the discussions about the creed that took place at the Council of Nicaea in 325. It considers major problems regarding its origin and history and outlines the circumstances of its composition, its peculiar structure, and its purpose on the basis of the latest research. Finally, it discusses the legacy of Nicaea
Wolfram Kinzig
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“Light from Light”

open access: yesThe Ecumenical Review, Volume 75, Issue 2, Page 249-262, April 2023., 2023
Abstract This article examines the phrase “light from light” in the 4th‐century Nicene and Nicene‐Constantinopolitan creeds. The article begins by presenting the earliest use of light as a metaphor for Christ and his agency, as well as examples of similar language outside “orthodox” Christianity. It goes on to examine the meaning and use of “light from
Maria Munkholt Christensen
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The building projects and the Histories of Gregory of Tours

open access: yesEarly Medieval Europe, Volume 30, Issue 2, Page 159-184, May 2022., 2022
This article offers a fresh perspective on the life and works of the sixth‐century bishop Gregory of Tours by analysing Gregory’s magnum opus, the Histories, alongside a frequently overlooked aspect of his episcopal career: his restoration of the cathedral church of Tours and St Martin’s basilica following their devastation by fire in the time of his ...
John Merrington
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Why Did the Origenist Controversy Begin? Re‐thinking the Standard Narratives

open access: yesModern Theology, Volume 38, Issue 2, Page 318-337, April 2022., 2022
Abstract The Origenist controversy at the end of the fourth century was largely played out within a monastic context, and had, moreover, an immediate and extensive impact on the movement. In spite of this, studies of the controversy and its causes have mainly focused on the dogmatic issues foregrounded in the controversy, neglecting the more ...
Samuel Rubenson
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The Labarum – from Crux Dissimulata and Chi-Rho to the Open Image Cross

open access: yesStudia Ceranea, 2020
Based on the testimony of emperor Constantine the Great himself, Eusebius of Caesarea presented a labarum in the form of crux dissimulata crowned with the Chi-Rho.
Sławomir Bralewski
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Accommodating Embodied Thinkers

open access: yesModern Theology, Volume 37, Issue 2, Page 316-335, April 2021., 2021
Abstract The principle of divine accommodation posits that revelation is accommodated to human cognitive capacities. It is regularly cited throughout the history of theology as an exegetical tool, as a doctrinal rationale, or as a condition for theological knowledge in general.
Tobias Tanton
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