137. Empress Theodora: Making Heaven on Earth
Empire
Influence and Dissident Views in Byzantine Empire
Dissident views in areas like Egypt and Syria laid the groundwork for opposition to Constantinople in the Byzantine Empire. While initially suppressed by Justinian, these views gained momentum in territories lost to the Persians and Arabs, resulting in the growth of anti-Chalcedonian communities beyond the 6th century. The expulsion of leading dissident clergy from the imperial church and the subsequent reinvention of history by later clergymen in reconquered territories highlight the shifting influence dynamics within the empire.
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