Storia della decadenza e rovina dell'impero romano, volume 09 by Edward Gibbon
"Storia della decadenza e rovina dell'impero romano, volume 09" by Edward Gibbon is a historical account written in the late 18th century. This work delves into the complex theological disputes and socio-political dynamics of the early Christian church, particularly focusing on the nature of Jesus Christ and the resulting controversies that arose among various sects and church leaders. Through its exploration of these themes, the book aims to provide insights into thegradual decline of the Roman Empire shaped by religious strife. The opening of the volume presents a thorough examination of the theological debates regarding the nature of Christ, specifically the concept of the Incarnation. Gibbon discusses the contentious relationships between key figures in early Christianity, such as Saint Cirillo and Nestorio, as well as the significant councils that shaped church doctrine. The text highlights the discord that erupted as different factions grappled with the implications of Christ's dual nature, leading to civil unrest and ecclesiastical strife. The narrative sets the stage for a long history of religious conflict, showcasing how profound theological disagreements influenced both the church and the state in the waning years of the Roman Empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794 |
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| Translator | Bertolotti, Davide, 1784-1860 |
| Title | Storia della decadenza e rovina dell'impero romano, volume 09 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_History_of_the_Decline_and_Fall_of_the_Roman_Empire Wikipedia page about this book: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storia_della_decadenza_e_caduta_dell%27Impero_romano |
| Note | Reading ease score: 35.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Claudio Paganelli, Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D. |
| Subject | Byzantine Empire -- History -- To 527 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45223 |
| Release Date | Mar 26, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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