Kaiserliche Selbstdarstellung und kirchenpolitisches Handeln Ein Beitrag zur Frage nach Kirche und Reich unter Theodosius II
- Submitting institution
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University of Cambridge
- Unit of assessment
- 31 - Theology and Religious Studies
- Output identifier
- 2759
- Type
- C - Chapter in book
- DOI
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10.1515/9783110527919-013
- Book title
- Kirche und Kaiser in Antike und Spätantike
- Publisher
- De Gruyter
- ISBN
- 9783110527117
- Open access status
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- Month of publication
- January
- Year of publication
- 2017
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- Output has been delayed by COVID-19
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- Forensic science
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- Criminology
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- Interdisciplinary
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- Number of additional authors
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0
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- Proposed double-weighted
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- Reserve for an output with double weighting
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- Non-English
- Yes
- English abstract
- Shines a spotlight onto the relationship between imperial and ecclesiastical affairs at the time of Theodosius II through the examination of his correspondence concerning the two imperial councils he convened, in 431 and 449 respectively. Although expressions of imperial self-assertion as guardian of ‘true’ religion, they nevertheless show the cautious shaping and justification of a specific religious policy. While his understanding of the practical requirements and limitations of imperial intervention clearly evolves, Theodosius claims – in retrospect – the complete consistency of his stance. A final document (surviving in Syriac) demonstrates the innovative administrative measures undertaken to secure its ‘success’.