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Anno Domini. The Origins Of The Christian Era (Brepols Essays In European Culture)
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The Most Successful Dating System The World Has Ever Known Is That Based On The 'Year Of The Lord' (Anno Domini) The Christian Era. It Was Created In Ad 525 By A Scythian Monk, Dionysius Exiguus, Primarily As A Means Of Numbering Easters. Today, This System For Reckoning Time Is Used Globally And Is By No Means Restricted To Adherents Of Christianity. The Present Essay Aims To Describe Not Only The Origins And The Early Development Of The Dionysian System, From Its Invention Until Its Adoption Throughout Western Europe In The Course Of The Eleventh Century, But Also Its Antecedents In Late Antiquity And The General Context In Which This Era Was Conceived. The Result Is A Broad Chronological And Geographical Survey, Encompassing Developments Over A Period Of A Thousand Years In Both Latin Christendom And The Byzantine East. Georges Declercq Takes The Reader Through The Emergence Of The Alexandrian And Byzantine Ears Of Creation, The Vexed Question Of The Easter Or Paschal Controversy, The Computistical Works Of Victorius Of Aquitaine And Dionysius Exiguus, And The Role Of The Anglosaxons In The Manner In Which Dionysius Came To Fix The Incarnation Of Christ In Ad 1. This Comprehensive Survey Is Directed To Both Specialists And Nonspecialists And Will Be Indispensable For Any Reader Interested In Early Christian Chronology.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Anno Domini. The Origins of the Christian Era'? A: This book explores the origins and early development of the Anno Domini dating system, created by Dionysius Exiguus in AD 525, and its widespread adoption in Western Europe.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Anno Domini. The Origins of the Christian Era' is Georges Declercq.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on July 6, 2000.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 207 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for non-specialists? A: Yes, the book is directed to both specialists and non-specialists, making it accessible to anyone interested in early Christian chronology.
- Q: What historical context does the book cover? A: The book provides a chronological and geographical survey of developments over a thousand years in both Latin Christendom and the Byzantine East.
- Q: Does this book discuss the Easter controversy? A: Yes, it addresses the Easter or Paschal controversy and the computistical works related to it.
- Q: What are the key themes of the book? A: Key themes include the emergence of the Alexandrian and Byzantine eras of creation, the role of Victorius of Aquitaine, and the influence of Anglo-Saxons on the Anno Domini system.
- Q: Can this book be useful for academic studies? A: Absolutely, it provides a comprehensive overview that can be indispensable for academic studies related to early Christian chronology.