Lecture by Barbara Crostini (Newman): “The Letter of Pope Paschal I to the Iconoclastic Emperor Leo V on Iconoclasm”

The seminar convenes on Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 PM CET (Swedish time) in hybrid format, via Zoom and at The Newman Institute in Uppsala (Hopkinssalen). 

The Newman Seminar in Late Ancient and Byzantine Cultures aims to create a forum for open discussion about Christian history and cultures by providing an opportunity for informal peer review of articles in preparation, book and thesis chapters, project proposals and conference papers on any topic pertaining to this field, broadly defined. Expertise of core members includes Greek and Latin languages, biblical and patristic studies, ancient philosophy, early church history, art history, palaeography, and Byzantine/Medieval studies.  

The seminar has a collaboration with the New Testament Studies research seminar at Uppsala University and with the Lund Patristic Seminar. We also welcome the possibility of organizing joint conferences. 

Participation 

Papers can be circulated confidentially one week in advance in order to permit a thorough discussion concerning contents, analysis, and formal presentation of the materials. Collegiality and support across traditional subject boundaries are priorities. 

To present a paper during the academic year 2025/26, for participation or for any questions concerning the seminar, please contact the chair, Barbara Crostini. 

For detailed list of lectures and more information: https://newman.se/late-ancient-and-byzantine-cultures/