Church and Society in Byzantium under the Comneni, 1081}}}1261 [Paperback]

An in-depth study of church and society under Comneni rule before and after the fall of Constantinople in 1204.In this major study the theme of 'church and society' provides a means of examining the condition of the Byzantine Empire at an important period of its history, up to and well beyond the fall of Constantinople in 1204. 'E an admirably comprehensive picture E essential reading for all who want to know why the Orthodox church survived the demise of the Byzantine empire, and is still with us.'Paul Magdalino, The Anglo-Hellenic Review'E a major achievement.'Andrew Louth, Journal of Theological StudiesIn this major study the theme of 'church and society' provides a means of examining the condition of the Byzantine Empire at an important period of its history, up to and well beyond the fall of Constantinople in 1204. 'E an admirably comprehensive picture E essential reading for all who want to know why the Orthodox church survived the demise of the Byzantine empire, and is still with us.'Paul Magdalino, The Anglo-Hellenic Review'E a major achievement.'Andrew Louth, Journal of Theological StudiesIn this major study the theme of church and society provides a means of examining the condition of the Byzantine Empire at an important period of its history, up to and well beyond the fall of Constantinople in 1204.A note on transliteration; Abbreviations; Introduction; Part I. The Eleventh Century: 1. Conflict; Part II. Emperors and PATRIARCHS: 2. Alexius Comnenus and the church; 3. Church and politics under Manuel I Comnenus; 4. The failure of the Comnenian church settlement; PART III. THE BISHOP AND LOCAL SOCIETY: 5. The framework; 6. Theophylact of Ohrid; 7. Michael Italikos and George Tornikes; 8. Eustathasius of Thessalonika; 9. Michael Choniates; 10. John Apokaukos; 11. George Bardanes; 12. Demetrius Chomatianos; PART IV. MONASTERIES AND SOCIETY: 13. Alexius I Comnenus and monasticism; 14. Manuel I Comnenus and the monasteries; 15. The role of the monasteries undl£r