Power and religion in Merovingian Gaul: Columbanian monasticism and the Frankish elites
This study is the first to attempt a thorough investigation of the activities of the Columbanian congregation, which played a significant role in the development of Western monasticism. This was a new form of rural monasticism, which suited the needs and aspirations of a Christian elite eager to exp...
| Subtitles: | Power & Religion in Merovingian Gaul |
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge
Cambridge University Press
2014
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| In: | Year: 2014 |
| Series/Journal: | Cambridge studies in medieval life and thought
4th ser., 98 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
France
/ Merovingians
/ Monasticism
/ Patronage
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| Further subjects: | B
Columban ; Saint ; 543-615
B Columban Saint (543-615) B France Church history B France ; Church history B France ; History ; To 987 B Merovingians B Monasticism and religious orders ; France ; History ; Middle Ages, 600-1500 B Monasticism and religious orders (France) History Middle Ages, 600-1500 B France History To 987 |
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| Parallel Edition: | Non-electronic
Print version: 9781107064591 |
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