The Political Dimension of Liturgical Prayers of Remembrance: Lists of Rulers in the Confraternity Books of the Carolingian Period
Eva-Maria Butz
The confraternity books (Libri vitae) of the Early Middle Ages record names individuals to be remembered in liturgical prayer. Since middle 20th century, they have come more sharply into focus as historical source material. records rulers were particular interest even then. In order understand lists Liber Vitae, first subject study is development prayers remembrance for living and dead, subsequent emergence shaping commemoration ruler from late antiquity Carolingian period. These diverse developments merge with those Memoria books, indicating that monasteries, particular, important keepers monarchical Memoria. Taking examples Salzburg Vitae (783) Reichenau Confraternity Book (824), steps methods are followed through interpreted their context. two prove a legitimisation sovereignty, particularly terms substantiating it historically securing liturgically. regional perspective each monastic community plays major role here. Complex reference interpretative systems exposed whose orderliness, structure prayer also served counterbalance disorder crisis prevalent world.
Religions