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Changing Places: Chrodobert, Bob and the Wife of Grimoald.
- Source :
- Revue Belge de Philologie & d'Histoire; 2012, Vol. 90 Issue 2, p225-243, 19p
- Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- The article discusses the correspondence between the Bishop Chrodobert of Tours, France and the Bishop Importunus Paris, France during the seventh century, with a particular focus on sex scandals, enmity within the Christian Church and the relations between Merovingian kingdoms. An overview of the coup of the mayor of the palace of Austrasia Grimoald in the mid 7th century is provided. An overview of the Abbess Boba's correspondence with Bishop Chrodobert, including on excommunication and adultery, is also provided.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00350818
- Volume :
- 90
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Revue Belge de Philologie & d'Histoire
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 82031854
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3406/rbph.2012.8320