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Byzantine Christianity: Spirituality and Sacred Art

Explore the formative period of Byzantine Christianity from Justinian to c.800, focusing on distinctive features, traditions, icons, and theological aspects. Learn about the meaning of icons, Iconoclastic Controversies, and the depiction of saints through art. Discover the spiritual significance of icon art and its preservation of truths.

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Byzantine Christianity: Spirituality and Sacred Art

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  1. Byzantine Christianity: Spirituality and Art

  2. Byzantine Christianity: Spirituality and Art I. Formative Period: From Justinian to c.800

  3. Byzantine Christianity: Spirituality and Art • I. Formative Period: From Justinian to c.800 • A. The Byzantine Empire Takes Shape

  4. Byzantine Empire, 717

  5. 717 Byzantine Empire 867

  6. Byzantine Christianity: Spirituality and Art • I. Formative Period: From Justinian to c.800 • A. The Byzantine Empire Takes Shape • II. Distinctive Features of Byzantine Christianity

  7. Byzantine Christianity: Spirituality and Art • I. Formative Period: From Justinian to c.800 • A. The Byzantine Empire Takes Shape • II. Distinctive Features of Byzantine Christianity • A. Tradition - 3 emphases:

  8. Byzantine Christianity: Spirituality and Art • I. Formative Period: From Justinian to c.800 • A. The Byzantine Empire Takes Shape • II. Distinctive Features of Byzantine Christianity • A. Tradition - 3 emphases: • 1. Bible 2. Creeds 3. 7 Ecumenical Councils

  9. Byzantine Christianity: Spirituality and Art • I. Formative Period: From Justinian to c.800 • A. The Byzantine Empire Takes Shape • II. Distinctive Features of Byzantine Christianity • A. Tradition - 3 emphases: • 1. Bible 2. Creeds 3 Ecumenical Councils • B. Distinctive Features of Byzantine Spirituality

  10. “All Saints” Icons

  11. seraphim lordships rulers cherubim powers archangels thrones authorities angels

  12. seraphim lordships rulers cherubim powers archangels thrones authorities angels baptism bishops monks Eucharist priests believers Anointing deacons catechumens

  13. Iconostasis in cathedral of the Annunciation in Moscow Kremlin, Russia 5-tiered iconostasis

  14. Byzantine Christianity: Spirituality and Art • I. Formative Period: From Justinian to c.800 • A. The Byzantine Empire Takes Shape • II. Distinctive Features of Byzantine Christianity • A. Tradition - 3 emphases: • 1. Bible 2. Creeds 3 Ecumenical Councils • B. Distinctive Features of Byzantine Spirituality • III. The Meaning of Icons

  15. Byzantine Christianity: Spirituality and Art • I. Formative Period: From Justinian to c.800 • A. The Byzantine Empire Takes Shape • II. Distinctive Features of Byzantine Christianity • A. Tradition - 3 emphases: • 1. Bible 2. Creeds 3 Ecumenical Councils • B. Distinctive Features of Byzantine Spirituality • III. The Meaning of Icons • A. History: The Iconoclastic Controversies

  16. Byzantine Christianity: Spirituality and Art • I. Formative Period: From Justinian to c.800 • A. The Byzantine Empire Takes Shape • II. Distinctive Features of Byzantine Christianity • A. Tradition - 3 emphases: • 1. Bible 2. Creeds 3 Ecumenical Councils • B. Distinctive Features of Byzantine Spirituality • III. The Meaning of Icons • A. History: The Iconoclastic Controversies • B. Theology & Spirituality

  17. Byzantine Christianity: Spirituality and Art • I. Formative Period: From Justinian to c.800 • A. The Byzantine Empire Takes Shape • II. Distinctive Features of Byzantine Christianity • A. Tradition - 3 emphases: • 1. Bible 2. Creeds 3 Ecumenical Councils • B. Distinctive Features of Byzantine Spirituality • III. The Meaning of Icons • A. History: The Iconoclastic Controversies • B. Theology & Spirituality • 1. Icons Preserve 3 Truths

  18. Byzantine Christianity: Spirituality and Art • I. Formative Period: From Justinian to c.800 • A. The Byzantine Empire Takes Shape • II. Distinctive Features of Byzantine Christianity • A. Tradition - 3 emphases: • 1. Bible 2. Creeds 3 Ecumenical Councils • B. Distinctive Features of Byzantine Spirituality • III. The Meaning of Icons • A. History: The Iconoclastic Controversies • B. Theology & Spirituality • 1. Icons Preserve 3 Truths • 2. Icon Art is Literary Art

  19. St. George & the Dragon

  20. Forty Martyrs of Sebaste

  21. Anastasis (Resurrection)

  22. The Annunciation

  23. The Trinity (Andrei Rublev)

  24. Byzantine Christianity: Spirituality and Art • I. Formative Period: From Justinian to c.800 • A. The Byzantine Empire Takes Shape • II. Distinctive Features of Byzantine Christianity • A. Tradition - 3 emphases: • 1. Bible 2. Creeds 3 Ecumenical Councils • B. Distinctive Features of Byzantine Spirituality • III. The Meaning of Icons • A. History: The Iconoclastic Controversies • B. Theology & Spirituality • 1. Icons Preserve 3 Truths • 2. Icon Art is Literary Art • 3. Icons are Liturgical Art

  25. Christ Johnthe Baptist, 6th century icon

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