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Leaders of the Anglo-Saxon Church

From Bede to Stigand

by Alexander R. Rumble

  • Hardback
  • 216 pages
  • Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
  • 15.8 x 24.2 x 1.8 cm

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Both episcopal and abbatial authority were of fundamental importance to the development of the Christian church in Anglo-Saxon England. Bishops and heads of monastic houses were invested with a variety of types of power and influence. Their actions, decisions, and writings could change not only their own institutions, but also the national church, while their interaction with the king and his court affected wider contemporary society. Theories of ecclesiastical leadership were expounded in contemporary texts and documents. But how far did image or ideal reflect reality? How much room was there for individuals to use their office to promote new ideas? The papers in this volume illustrate the important roles played by individual leading ecclesiastics in England, both within the church and in the wider political sphere, from the late seventh to the mid eleventh century. The undeniable authority of Bede and Bishop Athelwold is demonstrated but also the influence of less-familiar figures such as Bishop Wulfsige of Sherborne, Archbishop Ecgberht of York and St Leoba.The book draws on both textual and material evidence to show the influence (by both deed and reputation) of powerful personalities not only on the developing institutions of the English church but also on the secular politics of their time. Contributors: Alexander R. Rumble, Nicholas J. Higham, Martyn J. Ryan, Cassandra Rhodes, Allan Scott McKinley, Dominik Wassenhoven, Gale R. Owen-Crocker, Debby Banham, Joyce Hill.
Leaders of the Anglo-Saxon Church and The Essential History of Christianity
The Essential History of ChristianityLeaders of the Anglo-Saxon Church

  • Author

    Alexander R. Rumble

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    Boydell & Brewer Ltd

  • Published

    April 2012

  • Weight

    624g

  • Page Count

    216

  • Dimensions

    15.8 x 24.2 x 1.8 cm

  • ISBN

    9781843837008

  • ISBN-10

    1843837005

  • Eden Code

    4031513

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