Incest, penance and a murdered bishop
Bram van den Hoven van Genderen
The title of this chapter refers to the early-eleventh-century Passio Friderici. In saint's life bishop Frederic Utrecht is murdered by a couple minions Empress Judith, wife Emperor Louis Pious, out revenge for bishop's accusations incest and adultery against her. focuses on question how why author Frederic's Life made use Carolingian past in just after year 1000. It presents views Patrick Corbet Passio. formation consolidation bishopric, changing position its oldest institutions, are important elements. A clear continuation shown reform ideas duties bishops. Finally, role Bishop Adelbold function education young clerics.
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