You Only Die Twice? Abbots between Community and Empire. The Cases of Martin of Tours and Benedict of Aniane
Rutger Kramer|Veronika Wieser
This article compares the deaths of two abbots as told by contemporary observers, and shows how relationship between these saints their ascetic communities on one hand secular imperial authorities other would be consolidated in way people were shown to react demise. First, life death Saint Martin Tours (c. 316-397) are analysed through Vita Martini letters Sulpicius Severus. Against backdrop a strenuous relation Roman interests burgeoning Christendom, author uses Martin’s post-mortem reputation appropriate authority his erstwhile rival, emperor Maximus. In doing so, an attempt is made resolve conundrum Christian under authority. Then, different descriptions Benedict Aniane 750-821) presented, hagiographer Ardo, supposed eye-witness account monks Inda. By contrasting accounts, it will observers dealt with tensions personal salvation, reform efforts monastic idealism that emerged when religious converged Carolingian era. The juxtaposition fifth-century situation ninth-century finally, highlight understanding has evolved wake spread Christianity - both eyes those power, according dealing them word deed.
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