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

: The work details how secular and ecclesiastical leaders shaped Christian culture to serve their own interests. An Age of Saints? Power, Conflict and Dissent i...

: The text explores "noisy competitions" regarding the role of the dead (saints) among the living. Publication Details Part of the Brill's Series on the Early

: 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. : The text explores "noisy competitions" regarding the

is a scholarly volume edited by Peter Sarris , Matthew Dal Santo , and Phil Booth , published by Brill in 2011 .