East and West: The Making of a Rift in the Church
From Apostolic Times until the Council of Florence
ISBN13: 9780199264575ISBN10: 0199264570
Hardback,
320 pages
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Aug 2003,
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Description
The greatest Christian split of all has been that between east and west, between Roman Catholic and eastern Orthodox, which is still apparent today. Henry Chadwick provides a compelling and balanced account of the emergence of divisions between Rome and Constantinople. Starting with the roots of the divergence in Apostolic times, he takes the story right up to the Council of Florence in the fifteenth century.Features
- An authoritative yet accessible account by the expert on the early church
- Essential work of reference for scholars and students
- Explains the intricate theological issues with clarity and nuance
About the Author(s)
Henry Chadwick is Emeritus Regius Professor of Divinity, University of Cambridge
