The Normative Character of Monastic Exemption in the Early Medieval Latin West
Kriston R. Rennie
This paper examines the normative character of monastic exemption in Latin West, that is to say, negotiated interaction between monasteries and bishops. In tracing formation development privileges fifth ninth centuries, it argues for an emerging pattern under Franks proved central developing notions spiritual physical protection. As a consequence this novel mentality, monasteryâs relationship with its surrounding environment became characterised by greater degrees freedom protection than ever before. unique transformation took time develop, however, forging alliances effectively shifted individual away from their Frankish protectorate towards centre Rome. The consequences landmark shift, argued, benefited early medieval papacy burgeoning claims centralized power legitimacy.
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