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The Life and Death of Theodore of Stoudios

Series: Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library
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The Life and Death of Theodore of Stoudios offers an insightful exploration into the life of Theodore, a pivotal figure in Byzantine monasticism. It traces his profound influence on religious practices and thought, his staunch defence of icons during the Byzantine Iconoclasm, and his enduring legacy in monastic reform. This historical account sheds light on his personal struggles, spiritual endeavours, and the broader socio-political landscape of medieval Byzantium.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by Byzantine history and monastic life. It offers insightful perspectives into the religious and political dynamics of the era, focusing on the influential figure of Theodore of Stoudios. Perfect for those interested in historical biographies and the interplay between spiritual and secular powers in medieval times.

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The Life and Death of Theodore of Stoudios

The Life and Death of Theodore of Stoudios collects three important works promoting the influential Constantinople monastery of Stoudios and the memory of its founder, who is celebrated as a saint in the Orthodox Church for defending icon veneration. New editions of the Byzantine Greek texts appear alongside the first English translations.

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Theodore (759–826), abbot of the influential Constantinopolitan monastery of Stoudios, is celebrated as a saint by the Orthodox Church for his stalwart defence of icon veneration. Three important texts promoting the monastery and the memory of its founder are collected in The Life and Death of Theodore of Stoudios.

In the Life of Theodore, Michael the Monk describes a golden age at Stoudios, as well as Theodore's often antagonistic encounters with imperial rulers. The Encyclical Letter of Naukratios, written in 826 by his successor, informed the scattered monks of their leader's death. Translation and Burial contains brief biographies of Theodore and his brother, along with an eyewitness account of their reburial at Stoudios.

These works, translated into English for the first time, appear here alongside new editions of the Byzantine Greek texts.

Series: Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780674261198

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 November 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Harvard University Press

Contributors:

  • Edited and translated by Robert H. Jordan
  • Edited and translated by Rosemary Morris

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 499g

Pages: 416

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History & Military Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality Series: Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library

About the Author

Robert H. Jordan was an Assistant Director and Senior Honorary Research Fellow at the Institute of Byzantine Studies, Queen’s University, Belfast. Rosemary Morris is a former Reader in History at the University of Manchester. She teaches at the University of York.

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