Byzantine Greek

In the second half of the tenth century, Byzantium embarked on a series of spectacular conquests. By the early eleventh century, the empire was the most powerful state in the Mediterranean. Yet this imperial project came to a crashing collapse fifty years later, when political disunity, fiscal mismanagement, and defeat at the hands of the Seljuks and the Normans brought an end to Byzantine hegemony. By 1081, Byzantium's very existence was threatened.

"Divine Ascent - Daily Quotes” contains 366 of the most direct and inspiring quotations from "The Ladder of Divine Ascent" by Saint John Climacus. The Ladder of Divine Ascent is an important ascetical treatise for monasticism and for those of us living our Christian faith in the world. Written ca. 600 AD, The Ladder remains popular today.

Constantinople, 968. Otto's embassy arrives to negotiate peace. Its real purpose is to steal the secret that keeps the Byzantine fleet supreme. Lukas Von Mainz is the delegation's translator, a useful disguise for a man sent to reach the Arsenal and recover the cheirosiphon schematics behind Greek Fire. But the eastern court is already watching the Germans. So are the Varangians, the patriarch, and an empress building her own path to power. As Lukas follows a chain of access, bribes, and divided loyalties, a young priest inside his own embassy starts asking the questions that can expose the...

What if the Roman Empire did not truly fall in 476? For nearly another thousand years, an empire centered on Constantinople carried Roman law, imperial government, Greek learning, and Christian faith into the medieval world. Its rulers faced Persian armies, Arab conquests, religious revolts, crusaders, civil wars, and Ottoman expansion—and somehow kept the empire alive. Byzantium for Beginners tells that extraordinary story in clear, engaging language designed for readers who want to understand Byzantine history without getting lost in dense academic detail. Inside, you’ll discover: Why...

This in-depth study of the Catholic–Orthodox reunion efforts during the tumultuous 11th–15th centuries reveals the vital role played by the Dominican Order in shaping the theological and political discourse of that era, with a focus on the contributions of prominent Dominican figures such as John Stojkovich of Ragusa, Andrew Chrysoberges, Manuel Calecas, Demetrios Kydones, Thomas Aquinas and many others who played a critical role in the events leading to the Council of Florence. Acclaim for Scholars of the Sacred: “James Likoudis makes here a welcome contribution to the great ...

The Byzantine Empire survived as a self-contained political entity longer than any other in the history of Christianity. This history by Charles Oman is a catalog of good, bad, and indifferent emperors who either pushed Byzantine Civilization to new heights or savagely drove it to defeat and dissolution. It is a strange tale populated by some of the most interesting men and women who have ever lived.

The Roman Empire ended on a Tuesday morning in May 1453. Almost nobody counts it. Most readers learn that Rome fell in 476. The people living in Constantinople would have found that claim bewildering. They called themselves Romans. Their emperor stood in an unbroken line, their courts ran on Roman law, and their capital was the city Constantine himself had founded. When the walls finally came down under Ottoman cannon, the thing that ended was not a Greek kingdom with a Roman nickname. It was the Roman state — eleven hundred years after everyone stopped paying attention to it. The siege ...

This anthology of Dr. James Likoudis’s essays in Mariology, entitled Mary, Star of the New Evangelization, offers readers a comprehensive look into the teachings and beliefs of the Catholic Church on one of Her most profound and rich fields of study. Within these pages, Dr. Likoudis establishes a strong foundation for an eventual 5th Marian Dogma, focusing on Mary’s roles as Mediatrix, Co-redemptrix, and Advocate, with an eye toward our separated Eastern brethren, and their understanding of the Mother of God. It is our hope that the conversation around this potential dogma, long delayed...

The riveting eight-thousand-year story of wine, nectar of the gods and the pleasure and support of man. “Capaciously informative and endlessly entertaining.” -Tom Holland, author of Dominion As far back as history can reach, wine has been intertwined with the growth and development of the...

'Sicily is the key to everything' Johann Wolfgang von Goethe A colourful and lavishly illustrated history (fifty years in the making) of the Mediterranean's largest and most turbulent island from much-loved historian John Julius Norwich 'I discovered Sicily almost by mistake . . .We drove as far...

The SCOT Gospel of John and Revelation is produced by Stones Cry Out Ministries (translation by Tom Bear) to fill a special evangelism ministry need. Because of world events, more people are beginning to wonder if the world is coming to an end. Though we may not have all the answers to their questions, we can suggest they read the book of Revelation. God can use the book of Revelation to increase their concern about the coming judgment. For people who seem to have a genuine desire to learn about God and His salvation plan and the coming judgment, the SCOT Gospel of John and Revelation is ...

This is the brand new updated and expanded 2024 edition The Internet Has Made It Possible For You To Buy Ancient Coins For Pennies On The Dollar: I Will Show You How Imagine owning coins that are thousands of years old and have images on them showing the history of the world. Imagine owning a coin with a picture of Julius Caesar on it, Cleopatra, Alexander the Great, and even Jesus. Coins from all parts of the ancient world can be found and purchased: Ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Judeo-Christian, and Muslim cultures are examples. No Coin Or Internet Experience Is Needed – With My ...

Step into a vibrant popular history where clashing empires and ancient migrations forge a legendary Mediterranean port. Perfect for your daily commute or a thoughtful afternoon walk, this immersive narrative transforms ancient streets into a living, breathing crossroads of humanity. Listen as...

‘Popular history at its very best, thought-provoking and accessible. Underpinned by serious research, and written with panache, it summons up a vanished world’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH This is an astonishing new account of Alexander the Great – one of the most important figures of the ancient...

For centuries, the Textus Receptus stood behind some of the most influential translations of the New Testament and shaped the language of Christian preaching, teaching, and devotion. Yet how did this printed Greek text arise, and does its long acceptance prove that every reading preserves the original words of the apostles? The Textus Receptus: The “Received Text” of the New Testament traces the development of the Byzantine textual tradition, the work of Desiderius Erasmus, Robert Estienne, Theodore Beza, and the Elzevir printers, and the influence of the Received Text upon Luther, ...

'At last, a history of the Roman state as it has always been crying out to be told, and never has been!' RODERICK BEATON The greatest empire in Western history - told as never been told before. Rome is often remembered for its spectacular collapse. But for over two thousand years - through civil...

"WESTCOTT & HORT: Unveiling the Truth and Legacy of New Testament Textual Restoration" is a comprehensive exploration into the groundbreaking work of biblical scholars Brooke Foss Westcott and Fenton John Anthony Hort. This book meticulously examines their significant contributions to New Testament Textual Criticism, particularly focusing on their defense of the Alexandrian family of manuscripts and their challenges to the Byzantine text, Majority Text, and Textus Receptus. Spanning over twenty-five chapters, the author, a renowned conservative evangelical Christian Bible scholar, delves ...

He crossed the world to sell his sword. The empire found a better use for him. Ivar Hrolfsson came east to take the emperor's pay in Constantinople. He never arrived. He lost his ship to Greek fire, his freedom to a court in a Syrian town, and his name to a clerk who could not spell it — and now he serves the man the Greeks call the enemy of God. In the summer of 838 he marches west with the largest army of the age, against the empire he set out to serve. He is not a general. He is the man who runs the water: a hundred thousand men, eight hundred miles of dry plateau, and a schedule in ...

Explore a sweeping European history of a Mediterranean crossroads where rival empires battled for cultural supremacy. Perfect for an educational commute or armchair travel, this atmospheric narrative brings over two millennia of triumph and tragedy to vivid life. Witness a thriving metropolis...

Experience the sweeping drama of ancient history and medieval warfare as city-states evolve into a Christian empire. Perfect for your daily commute or deep-focus learning, this immersive narrative transforms two thousand years of politics, philosophy, and conquest into one continuous...