The Western Schism of the Franks and the ‘Filioque’
Robert G. Heath
The tangled web of polemical debate, theological dispute and scholarly investigation surrounding the ‘Filioque question’ is essentially consequence union newly created in eighth century between Franks papacy. It our purpose, therefore, so far as it pertinent to topic, characterise nature bases that unique its relevance historical kaleidoscope events which made new alignment a necessity. By this method hoped Filioque controversy may be integrated into larger context from sprang removed confinement segmented aspect development ecclesiastical dogma. well-known addition creed words ‘and Son’, they pertained procession Holy Spirit, resulted long-standing conflict twelve centuries only own days would seem reach term. In re-examining origins, evolution outbreak disagreement over revised asking how what appears modern eyes mere liturgical variation could become such major issue during three centuries, we should like demonstrate exceptional character illuminates then prevailing relationship pope Frankish emperor. contrast, significance for later doctrines Church State also apparent.
The Journal of Ecclesiastical History