An Age Of Saints? Power, Conflict And Dissent I... -

Part of the Brill's Series on the Early Middle Ages , this collection of papers explores how Christian authorities in the early medieval world established their social and political standing. It challenges traditional narratives of "ecclesiastical victory" by examining the strategies used to express power and the frequent resistance these authorities faced from both secular rivals and internal dissenters. Key Themes and Content

: The text explores "noisy competitions" regarding the role of the dead (saints) among the living. Publication Details An Age of Saints? Power, Conflict and Dissent i...

: The work details how secular and ecclesiastical leaders shaped Christian culture to serve their own interests. Part of the Brill's Series on the Early

: Chapters analyze the use of saints' lives (hagiography) and holy relics as tools for political claims and authority in regions like Carolingian Northern Italy and Francia. Publication Details : The work details how secular

: Unlike earlier studies that focus primarily on pagan or heretical opposition, this volume highlights dissent from within Christian societies, including "restless peasants and scornful lords".