: Chapters analyze the use of saints' lives (hagiography) and holy relics as tools for political claims and authority in regions like Carolingian Northern Italy and Francia.
: Unlike earlier studies that focus primarily on pagan or heretical opposition, this volume highlights dissent from within Christian societies, including "restless peasants and scornful lords". An Age of Saints? Power, Conflict and Dissent i...
Part of the Brill's Series on the Early Middle Ages , this collection of papers explores how Christian authorities in the early medieval world established their social and political standing. It challenges traditional narratives of "ecclesiastical victory" by examining the strategies used to express power and the frequent resistance these authorities faced from both secular rivals and internal dissenters. Key Themes and Content : Chapters analyze the use of saints' lives
