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1 Byzantine Empire, Chap 13 Pt. 2 Icon Iconoclast

2 Greek Philosophy and Byzantine Theology
Attempt to reconcile Greek philosophy with Judeo-Christianity Constantine establishes school to apply philosophical methods to religious questions Ascetism Hermit-like existence Celibacy Fasting Prayer St. Simeon Stylite Lived atop pillar for years

3 Byzantine Monasticism and St. Basil (329-379 CE)
Patriarch of Constantinople reforms monasteries Communal living Hierarchical structure Mt. Athos No women, female animals allowed

4 Tensions between Eastern and Western Christianity - SCHISM
Ritual disputes Beards on clergy Leavened bread for Mass Theological disputes Iconoclasm Nature of the Trinity Arguments over hierarchy, jurisdiction Autonomy of Patriarchs, or Primacy of Rome? 1054 Patriarch of Constantinople and Pope of Rome excommunicate each other East: Orthodox Church West: Roman Catholic

5 Social Problems in the Byzantine Empire
Generals of themes become allied with local aristocrats Intermarry, create class of elite Occasional rebellions vs. Imperial Rule

6 Challenges from the West
Western European economic development Normans from Scandinavia press on Byzantine territories Crusades of 12th-13th centuries rampage through Byzantine territory Constantinople sacked, 1204

7 Challenges from the East
Muslim Saljuqs invade Anatolia Threatens grain supply Defeat Byzantine army in 1071, creates civil conflict Period of steady decline until Ottoman Turks capture Constantinople in 1453 – Familiar? Renamed Istanbul

8 The Byzantine empire and its neighbors about 1100 CE – Describe change in map of area

9 Why does Byzantine Empire influence Slavs (Russia)?
Kievan Rus’ Conversion of Prince Vladimir, 989 CE Byzantine culture influences development of Slavic cultures Distinctively Slavic Orthodox church develops Eventual heir to Byzantium – Third Rome? Influence on Slavic Cultures Relations from 6th c. CE Bulgaria influenced culturally, politically Saints Cyril and Methodius Create Cyrillic alphabet Slavic lands develop orientation to Byzantium – WHY?

10 Could you do a PERSIAN chart on Byzantine Empire?
Could you compare/contrast with Rome, Han Dynasty, Gupta/Maurya? QUIZ on Chap. 13 tomorrow

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