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Letters of St. Boniface - With a New Introduction and Bibliography By Thomas F. X. Noble

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St. Boniface, the early eighth-century English cleric who became known as "Apostle to the Germans," was an important agent in the conversion of the North German tribes from paganism to Christianity. His efforts were devoted as well to organizing and concentrating all of Germanic Christendom under the leadership of Rome. He numbered among his correspondents the popes as well as colleagues in England, France, and Rome. His letters provide unique insights into the religious, ecclesiastical, political, and social history of early medieval Europe.


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St Boniface, the early 8th-century English cleric who became known as "Apostle to the Germans" was an important agent in the conversion of the North German tribes from paganism to Christianity. This text provides translations of his letters.

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Authors BONIFACE, Saint Boniface, St St Boniface, St. St. Boniface
Assisted by Ephraim Emerton (Translation)
Publisher Columbia University Press
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 03.07.2000
 
EAN 9780231120937
ISBN 978-0-231-12093-7
No. of pages 224
Series Records of Western Civilization Series
Foundations of Social Work Kno
Records of Western Civilization Series
Records of Western Civilizatio
Subjects Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries
Humanities, art, music > History > Middle Ages

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