Columbanus: Studies on the Latin Writings (Studies in Celtic History, Band 17) - Hardcover

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ISBN 10: 0851156673 ISBN 13: 9780851156675

Verlag: Boydell & Brewer Ltd, 1997

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Columbanus (d.615), the Irish monk and founder of such important centres as Luxeuil and Bobbio, was one of the most influential figures in early medieval Europe. His fiery personality led him into conflict with Gallic bishops and Roman popes, and he defended his position on such matters as monastic discipline in a substantial corpus of Latin writings marked by burning conviction and rhetorical skill. However, the polish of his style has raised questions about the nature of his early training in Ireland and even about the authenticity of the writings which have come down to us under his name. The studies in this volume attempt to address these questions: by treating each of the individual writings comprehensively, and drawing on recently-developed techniques of stylistic analysis new light is shed on Columbanus and his early education in Ireland. More importantly, doubts over the authenticity of certain writings attributed to Columbanus are here authoritatively resolved, so putting the study of this cardinal figure on a sound basis. Professor MICHAEL LAPIDGE teaches in the Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic, University of Cambridge. Contributors: DONALD BULLOUGH, NEIL WRIGHT, CLARE STANCLIFFE, JANE STEVENSON, T.M. CHARLES-EDWARDS, DIETER SCHALLER, MICHAEL LAPIDGE, DÁIBHÍ Ó CRÓINÍN

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• Verlag: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1997
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0851156673
• ISBN 13: 9780851156675
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 328
• Herausgeber: Lapidge Michael
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