Adopt, adapt and improve
R. Kirk Kramer
This chapter shows that the Carolingian way of dealing with Adoptionist challenge was to allow a conversation between Spanish bishops and their Frankish opponents take place. It also explores some ways in which Carolingians used this controversy claim for themselves authority determine difference orthodoxy heterodoxy. In so doing, helped them further consolidate sense ecclesiastical unity sacrum palatium at its centre out many different visions community within emerging empire. Among rulers who could serve as an exemplary arbiter Charlemagne, Constantine's place both history represented risks rewards inherent such involvement. Both sides wanted make sure Charlemagne would follow footsteps without making same mistakes.
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