Aleksandr A Romensky
Biographic Data
| ID | 9434668 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Aleksandr A Romensky |
| GIVEN NAMES | Aleksandr A |
| FAMILY NAME | Romensky |
| SIGNATURE | ROMENSKY A A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Illinois State Museum |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0936-3740 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The Concept of “Miracle in a Fiery Furnace” in Byzantium and Its Later Reminiscences
Introduction. The article discusses the motive of a “miracle in a fiery furnace”, based on the story of the Three Holy Children in the Book of Daniel. Methods. The study provides a comparative analysis of the Biblical topos about the trial by fire in Byzantine, Western European and Eastern sources. A semiotic approach of textual study is used. Analysis. In Byzantine hagiography and hymnography, the plot of the “Three Holy Children” was interprete…
On the Interpretation of John Scylitzes’ Evidence About Archontes of Rhos, AM 6544 (1036 AD)
Introduction. The article discusses the information of John Scylitzes about political changes in Rus on the eve of 1036. Methods. The comparison of the texts of different written traditions is carried out. The testimony of the “Synopsis Historion” by John Scylitzes is analyzed in the context of Russian Primary Chronicles data and other sources. Analysis. The chronicle of John Scylitzes contains a message about the death of the “archontes of Rhos”…
From Enemies to Allies
This article proposes a rethinking of the main patterns of Rus-Byzantine relations at the turn of the 9th–10th centuries. The Christianization of some groups of Rus’ elite after 860 seems to be plausible, but short-lived. The crisis in relations with Khazaria prompted a search for new trade privileges in Byzantium. The so-called Oleg’s campaign on Constantinople was nothing other than his joining the military service. During the constant struggle…
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The Concept of “Miracle in a Fiery Furnace” in Byzantium and Its Later Reminiscences
Introduction. The article discusses the motive of a “miracle in a fiery furnace”, based on the story of the Three Holy Children in the Book of Daniel. Methods. The study provides a comparative analysis of the Biblical topos about the trial by fire in Byzantine, Western European and Eastern sources. A semiotic approach of textual study is used. Analysis. In Byzantine hagiography and hymnography, the plot of the “Three Holy Children” was interprete…
On the Interpretation of John Scylitzes’ Evidence About Archontes of Rhos, AM 6544 (1036 AD)
Introduction. The article discusses the information of John Scylitzes about political changes in Rus on the eve of 1036. Methods. The comparison of the texts of different written traditions is carried out. The testimony of the “Synopsis Historion” by John Scylitzes is analyzed in the context of Russian Primary Chronicles data and other sources. Analysis. The chronicle of John Scylitzes contains a message about the death of the “archontes of Rhos”…
From Enemies to Allies
This article proposes a rethinking of the main patterns of Rus-Byzantine relations at the turn of the 9th–10th centuries. The Christianization of some groups of Rus’ elite after 860 seems to be plausible, but short-lived. The crisis in relations with Khazaria prompted a search for new trade privileges in Byzantium. The so-called Oleg’s campaign on Constantinople was nothing other than his joining the military service. During the constant struggle…
Ancient history (3 works) · Byzantine architecture (3 works) · Byzantine Studies and History (3 works) · History (3 works) · Philosophy (3 works) · Archaeology (2 works) · Art (2 works) · Classics (2 works) · Eurasian Exchange Networks (2 works) · Historical and Archaeological Studies (2 works)