The New Israel and Its Rulers
J. M. WALLACE–HADRILL
The first part of this chapter looks at the reign Louis Pious, sole survivor Charlemagne's legitimate sons in 814, during which there were two revolts (the last temporarily unseated Louis). These resulted from a reallocation future rule his Frankish empire between (because fourth was born), went against original solemn religious and legal statement Ordinatio imperii 817; another factor one these perception as notable protector Jews. This turmoil powerfully affected men who well able to think write, many records are available for period that testify troubles Pious had with sons, magnates most influential churchmen land. second Charles Bald, son by wife Judith, ruled West Francia, then Central Francia (Lotharingia, he seized after death Lothar II), (crowned Pope) emperor East (succeeding nephew II). tradition four resumed course renaissance Church initiated early Carolingians, organized Charlemagne, but deflected whose models lain more New Testament than Old.
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