After a survey of the Christian/Jewish relationship in the former Roman Empire and in the Byzantine Empire, we look at the status of Christians outside the Byzantine Empire. We end with a look at how Pope Felix IV tried to avoid a crisis over his succession, yet accomplished that very thing.

Links:
Mosaic of Mosaic of Pope Felix IV

Map showing locations of Armenia, Iberia Caucasian Albania,and Lazica

Map of Kingdom of Aksum

Aaron Butts – “Simeon of Beth Arsham, Letter on Bar Ṣawmā and the heresy of the Nestorians”

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#493 – A History of the Catholic Church – Choosing a Successor