What question did this study set out to answer?

This work examines the relationship between hymns and the concept of violence in Byzantine society.

February 17, 2026Open Access

George E. Demacopoulos, Sacralizing Violence in Byzantium:

Key Points

This work examines the relationship between hymns and the concept of violence in Byzantine society.
Analyses historical texts and hymns from the Byzantine period.
Explores themes of violence within the context of Christian identity.
Investigates the interplay between empire and religious practices.
Identifies a trend of sacralizing violence through religious hymns.
Highlights the impact of empire on Christian identity.
Suggests that hymns play a significant role in shaping societal views on violence.

Abstract

George E. Demacopoulos, Sacralizing Violence in Byzantium: Hymns, Empire, and the Narrowing of Christian Identity (Dumbarton Oaks Studies 51). Washington DC: Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection 2025. VII, 244 pp. – ISBN 978-0-88402-523-8

Connected Papers

Building similarity graph...

Analyzing shared references across papers

Discussion

Authors

Gregory Tucker

Actions

Institutions

University of Regensburg

References and Citations

Connected Papers

Building similarity graph...

Analyzing shared references across papers

George E. Demacopoulos, Sacralizing Violence in Byzantium:

Key Points

Abstract

Citation Network

Connected Papers

Discussion

Authors

Actions

Institutions

References and Citations

Citation Network

Connected Papers

Discussion

Cite this study

Also consider