Historical Dictionary of Byzantium . John H. Rosser .
Maximus of Ephesus — (c.310 372) was a Neoplatonist philosopher. He is said to have come from a rich family, and exercised great influence over the emperor Julian, who was commended to him by Aedesius. He pandered to the emperor s love of magic and theurgy, and by… … Wikipedia
Maximus von Ephesus — Maximus von Ephesos († 372) war ein spätantiker Philosoph und ein Freund und Lehrer des späteren römischen Kaisers Julian. Maximus war ein Schüler des Neuplatonikers Aidesios. Er selbst entwickelte die platonische Lehre des Iamblichos im Sinne… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Festus — Latin historian who wrote a summary (Breviarium) of Roman history from the founding of Rome (q.v.) to 369. He was born in the north Italian city of Tridentum, and despite his lowly birth, criticized by Ammianus Marcellinus (q.v.), rose to… … Historical dictionary of Byzantium
Julian The Apostate — Emperor (q.v.) from 361 363 whose brief reign of 17 months captured the imagination of his contemporaries and of subsequent generations. His efforts to restore paganism borrowed some elements from the Christian church. Nevertheless his efforts … Historical dictionary of Byzantium
Neoplatonism — The philosophy of Plotinos (q.v.), who sought to transform the dialogues of Plato (ca. 427 347 B.C.) into a philosophy of mysticism. His commentators included Porphyry (q.v.) and Porphyry s pupil Iamblichos (died ca. 325), who was accused of… … Historical dictionary of Byzantium
Pergamon — See Maximos of Ephesus; Neoplatonism … Historical dictionary of Byzantium
Plotinos — The great philosopher of Neoplatonism (q.v.), born in Egypt (q.v.) in 205. His essays, which were arranged by his pupil Porphyry (q.v.) into groups of nines (the Enneads), and Porphyry s Life of Plotinos, exerted an enormous impact on… … Historical dictionary of Byzantium
Filioque — Christianity portal … Wikipedia
Christianity in the 5th century — Spread of Christianity to AD 325 … Wikipedia
Juan el Apóstol — «San Juan el Evangelista», por El Greco. 1600. Museo del Prado (Madrid). Apóstol y Evangelista … Wikipedia Español
