Chretiens en terre d'Iran III: Vita e studi di Timoteo I: Patriarca cristiano di Baghdad. Ricerche sull' epistolario e sulle fonti contigue
by
V Berti
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Biography
Religion & Spirituality
History
Format
Hardcover
Pages
395
Language
Italian
Published
Dec 31, 2009
Publisher
Peeters
ISBN-10
2910640272
ISBN-13
9782910640279
Description
This scholarly work delves into the intriguing life and studies of Timothy I, the influential Christian patriarch of Baghdad. The author, V. Berti, intricately explores the historical and cultural contexts of Timothy's time, revealing how he navigated the complexities of a predominantly Muslim environment as a leader of the Christian community.
Through a comprehensive examination of Timothy’s letters and related sources, the narrative illuminates his role in shaping theological discourse and ecclesiastical relationships during a period of significant transition in the region. Berti's meticulous research offers valuable insight into the intersections of faith, politics, and identity within the vast landscape of 9th-century Iran.
The book also investigates the broader implications of Timothy's work on the evolution of Christianity in Persia, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the patriarch’s influence. As such, it not only highlights a pivotal figure in Christian history but also contributes to the understanding of religious dynamics within the Iranian context.
With its rich detail and thoughtful analysis, this study serves as a vital resource for historians, theologians, and anyone interested in the complexities of religious life in Iran's past.
Through a comprehensive examination of Timothy’s letters and related sources, the narrative illuminates his role in shaping theological discourse and ecclesiastical relationships during a period of significant transition in the region. Berti's meticulous research offers valuable insight into the intersections of faith, politics, and identity within the vast landscape of 9th-century Iran.
The book also investigates the broader implications of Timothy's work on the evolution of Christianity in Persia, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the patriarch’s influence. As such, it not only highlights a pivotal figure in Christian history but also contributes to the understanding of religious dynamics within the Iranian context.
With its rich detail and thoughtful analysis, this study serves as a vital resource for historians, theologians, and anyone interested in the complexities of religious life in Iran's past.
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