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Changing Places: Chrodobert, Bob and the Wife of Grimoald.

Authors :
Yitzhak Hen
Source :
Revue Belge de Philologie & d'Histoire; 2012, Vol. 90 Issue 2, p225-243, 19p
Publication Year :
2012

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