Light in the Dark Ages

by Daniel Zimmermann

Overview

The title refers to the fact that the authors were Christian scholars who furnished spiritual light to the seventh century A.D. They also furnished intellectual light through their writings.
Many eastern theologians are treated, such as Babai the Great, Sophronius of Jerusalem, Anastasius Sinaïta, Isaac of Nineveh, Maximus the Confessor, John Moschus, Timothy of Constantinople, etc.
The western theologians are represented by the Venerable Bede, Pope Gregory I, Isadore of Seville, Ildefonsus, and Julian of Toledo.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940164822446
Publisher:	Daniel Zimmermann
Publication date:	02/17/2021
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	242 KB

About the Author

Daniel Zimmermann was born in Merrill, Wisconsin, and grew up in Hustisford, Wisconsin. He was graduated as valedictorian from Northwestern College, Watertown, Wisconsin. His valedictory concerned the ancient philosopher Plotinus. Special honors were third place in an Eta Sigma Phi Greek composition contest and the Doctor Ott award.
He was also graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. After serving as pastor for several years, he became a free lance writer. Because of the outstanding success of his Spanish poetry in Mexico, his biography was included in Who's Who in the Midwest. He is also a former member of American Mensa.
He is married to Merian, nee Ecot. The couple is residing in the Philippines.
Daniel Zimmermann is the author of short stories and poetry. He also writes non-fiction, especially on literature, history, Christianity, and botany.