Byzantine Christianity / Derek Krueger, editor. - Minneapolis : Fortress Press, 2006. - xv, 252 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 25 cm. - A people's history of Christianity ; v. 3 .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction : the practice of Christianity in Byzantium / Derek Krueger -- Lay piety in the sermons of John Chrysostom / Jaclyn Maxwell -- The cult of the martyrs and the Cappadocian Fathers / Vasiliki Limberis -- Romanos and the night vigil in the sixth century / Georgia Frank -- Shrines, festivals, and the "undistinguished mob" / James C. Skedros -- The layperson in church / Sharon E. J. Gerstel -- Death and dying in Byzantium / Nicholas Constas -- Icons, prayer, and vision in the eleventh century / Charles Barber -- Objects of devotion and protection / Brigitte Pitarakis -- The religious lives of children and adolescents / Peter Hatlie -- The devotional life of laywomen / Alice-Mary Talbot.

0800634136 (alk. paper hard back)

2006001842


Christian life--History--Early church, ca. 30-600.
Christian life--History--Middle Ages, 600-1500.


Byzantine Empire--Church history.
Byzantine Empire--Religious life and customs.

BX300 / .B99 2006

274.9502 Byz 2006 v.3