An abbot between two cultures: Maiolus of Cluny considers the Muslims of La Garde-Freinet
Scott G. Bruce
In July 972, Muslim raiders from the citadel of Fraxinetum (modern La Garde-Freinet) abducted Abbot Maiolus Cluny and his entourage as they crossed Great Saint Bernard Pass (Mons Iovis) in western Alps. This article analyses a little-known letter that sent to Cluniac brethren secure payment for release. Interwoven with biblical passages drawn Book Samuel Psalter, abbot's ransom provides rare opportunity examine how one most influential Christian leaders tenth century perceived captors their religion.
Early Medieval Europe