A detailed and scholarly historical study of the schism between orthodox Christians and the Monophysites during the 5th to 7th centuries. This well-established, integrated study examines the social historical background to this significant two hundred year period from the council of Ephesus in 431 to the expulsion of the Byzantines from the Monophysite provinces. Through nine extensive chapters Frend provides an examination of the doctrinal issues relating to the Early Church, which are essential to a deeper understanding of the period.



