Cum Consensu Omnium: Frankish Church Councils from Clovis to Charlemagne
Gregory I. Halfond
Abstract For scholars of early medieval Europe, and the Frankish Kingdoms in particular, canonical decisions church councils have proven to be immensely valuable sources for understanding beliefs policies ecclesiastical elite. Although we cannot always assume their enforcement, canons offer a priceless window into minds authors historical contexts that prompted action. Less work has been done, however, on institution produced this legislation. The following article provides an overview function council Kingdoms, as well surveys relevant evidence scholarly literature.
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