Landscape, Nature, and the Sacred in Byzantium

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Exploring the intersection of nature and Byzantine culture, this work delves into Orthodox Christian perspectives that contrast sharply with modern views. It utilizes Patristic writings and Byzantine art to create a new framework for understanding how space and the environment were perceived in this historical context. Readers are taken on a journey through diverse landscapes, encouraging a shift from linear historical time to the cyclical, sacred time of eternal cycles and revelations, enriching their understanding of creation in Byzantium.