This class gives an overview of the Byzantine Empire and the reign of the Emperor Justinian. It continues by discussing the theological controversies that arose during this time, particularly iconoclasms and clarification of the emperor's role in Church affairs. The class reflects on the importance of St. John Damascene and the second Councils of Constantinople and Nicea in preserving the true faith.
The History of the Church Textbook: pp. 118-125
The History of the Church Workbook: pp. 73-79
