Reims, Bibliothèque Carnegie, 806: a little-known manuscript of Benedict of Aniane'sConcordia regularum
Martin Claußen
Benedict of Aniane is usually portrayed as the major instigator a series monastic reforms undertaken by Louis Pious in early years his reign, which attempted to impose Rule Nursia sole standard across Francia. Based on information provided Ardo, Aniane's biographer, Concordia regularum has been seen Benedict's main instrument attempt convince or compel others accept superior norm. The itself sort commentary Rule, where almost whole St explained texts drawn from other rules. However, number fragments copy Concordia, apparently written decade more before accession Louis, contests Ardo's chronology, and challenges our traditional understanding both role reform Aachen councils. An edition these included an Appendix.
Early Medieval Europe