The main impact which the Byzantine Empire has had on the modern societies of many eastern European countries is the spread of Orthodox Christianity by Byzantine missionaries.
The unifying force in the Byzantine empire was the church . In the church the priests were the hiqhest class & this was also true in their society. The peasants were their worshippers. The church was a way to get the lower class to follow the government by connecting it to the leader . Social classes in church apply to the government .
The Byzantines primarily worshipped Christianity, specifically in its Eastern Orthodox form, which became the state religion of the Byzantine Empire. They revered Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Virgin Mary, along with numerous saints, who were considered intercessors. The Byzantine church was characterized by its rich liturgical traditions, iconography, and theological scholarship, reflecting a deep integration of faith and culture in Byzantine society.
After the fall of the Byzantine Empire in 1453, Byzantine ideas continued to influence various aspects of culture and society. The preservation and transmission of classical Greek and Roman texts by Byzantine scholars played a crucial role in the Renaissance, particularly in Italy. Additionally, Orthodox Christianity, with its theological and liturgical traditions, remained vital in Eastern Europe and Russia, shaping religious practices and governance. Thus, Byzantine art, architecture, and thought persisted, merging with local cultures and continuing to resonate through subsequent centuries.
they influenced society and the way the people ran the government
Christianity changed what people thought about the Byzantine society.
The main impact which the Byzantine Empire has had on the modern societies of many eastern European countries is the spread of Orthodox Christianity by Byzantine missionaries.
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Social Engineering produce effects on society. If the Government of a country doubles the amount of taxaation people have to pay that has effects on society. If the national Bank of a country increases interest rates on borrowings for houses that has an effect on society.
The unifying force in the Byzantine empire was the church . In the church the priests were the hiqhest class & this was also true in their society. The peasants were their worshippers. The church was a way to get the lower class to follow the government by connecting it to the leader . Social classes in church apply to the government .
The Byzantines primarily worshipped Christianity, specifically in its Eastern Orthodox form, which became the state religion of the Byzantine Empire. They revered Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Virgin Mary, along with numerous saints, who were considered intercessors. The Byzantine church was characterized by its rich liturgical traditions, iconography, and theological scholarship, reflecting a deep integration of faith and culture in Byzantine society.
Society for the Study of Early Christianity was created in 1987.
After the fall of the Byzantine Empire in 1453, Byzantine ideas continued to influence various aspects of culture and society. The preservation and transmission of classical Greek and Roman texts by Byzantine scholars played a crucial role in the Renaissance, particularly in Italy. Additionally, Orthodox Christianity, with its theological and liturgical traditions, remained vital in Eastern Europe and Russia, shaping religious practices and governance. Thus, Byzantine art, architecture, and thought persisted, merging with local cultures and continuing to resonate through subsequent centuries.
True Christians have a positive effect on the morals of society. Most of the basic laws of civilization are based on The Bible.
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