JOURNAL ARTICLE

Founding fathers of Greek history-writing in early modern Constantinople.

  • Published In: Byzantine & Modern Greek Studies, 2024, v. 48, n. 2. P. 269 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kyriakantonakis, Ioannis 3 of 3

Abstract

A crucial aspect of the intellectual field shaped by religious relations and conflicts following the Reformation was the domain of historiography, which involved the writing of works that aimed at edification and at the support of the doctrinal stances of opposing ideological factions. This article examines the positioning of early modern Orthodox reflections on the past. The scholars under consideration were the first Greek-speaking writers of early modern times to delve into the uses of historical documentation and raise inquiries concerning the nature and methodology of historical knowledge. The 'idea of history' built on the vita activa of key actors of the Orthodox community in the Ottoman Empire, contributing to discussions on identity in a world of competing empires and churches. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Byzantine & Modern Greek Studies. 2024/10, Vol. 48, Issue 2, p269
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0307-0131
  • DOI:10.1017/byz.2023.23
  • Accession Number:180306000
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