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Άγιος Ιωάννης ο Δαμασκηνός, Life and work, writings, a collection of his writings

Author: Eyagelos Lekkos

Saint John of Damascus was an ecclesiastical man of the era during which, in the broader area where he lived (Syria, Palestine), after the flourishing of Christian Letters and Theology, a decline had...

Saint John of Damascus was an ecclesiastical man of the era during which, in the broader area where he lived (Syria, Palestine), after the flourishing of Christian Letters and Theology, a decline had occurred due to the emergence of Islam, persecutions, and iconoclasm.

This saint stood out among the ecclesiastical men of his time as the most prominent...

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  • Year of publication Year of publication 2010
  • Dimensions Dimensions 14x21 cm
  • Publisher Publisher Saitis
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Saint John of Damascus was an ecclesiastical man of the era during which, in the broader area where he lived (Syria, Palestine), after the flourishing of Christian Letters and Theology, a decline had occurred due to the emergence of Islam, persecutions, and iconoclasm.

This saint stood out among the ecclesiastical men of his time as the most prominent figure. The reason for this lies in his achievement to systematically and methodologically summarize the findings of patristic theology, especially at a time of decline when "summaries" sufficed for the general religious needs of many.

Moreover, the defense of the honorable veneration of holy images was so significant that his teaching on this matter was ratified by the decision of the Seventh Ecumenical Council (787). His influence was not limited to the East; it also extended to the West and affected what is called "scholastic" theology.

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Author
Eyagelos Lekkos
Publisher
Saitis
Subtitle
Life and work, writings, a collection of his writings
Theme
Lives of Saints, Church History & Archaeology, Theology & Doctrine
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
151
Language
Greek
Release Date
3/2010
Publication Date
2010
Dimensions
14x21 cm
Pocket Size
No
ISBN-13
9789604870035

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Saint John of Damascus was an ecclesiastical man of the era during which, in the broader area where he lived (Syria, Palestine), after the flourishing of Christian Letters and Theology, a decline had occurred due to the emergence of Islam, persecutions, and iconoclasm.

This saint stood out among the ecclesiastical men of his time as the most prominent figure. The reason for this lies in his achievement to systematically and methodologically summarize the findings of patristic theology, especially at a time of decline when "summaries" sufficed for the general religious needs of many.

Moreover, the defense of the honorable veneration of holy images was so significant that his teaching on this matter was ratified by the decision of the Seventh Ecumenical Council (787). His influence was not limited to the East; it also extended to the West and affected what is called "scholastic" theology.

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]

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Author
Eyagelos Lekkos
Publisher
Saitis
Subtitle
Life and work, writings, a collection of his writings
Theme
Lives of Saints, Church History & Archaeology, Theology & Doctrine
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
151
Language
Greek
Release Date
3/2010
Publication Date
2010
Dimensions
14x21 cm
Pocket Size
No
ISBN-13
9789604870035

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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