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The monastic community of Fulda was one of the most powerful institutions in early medieval Europe. Tracing its development from its foundation in the 740s over 150 years, this interdisciplinary study presents a vivid picture of life in this monastery and also in early medieval religious communities in general.

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'Raaijmakers's meticulous study is of interest for graduate students and scholars interested in early medieval religion, the history of monasticism, or the complex relationships between religious institutions and the wider world.' Owen M. Phelan, Religious Studies Review

Table of Contents
Introduction; 1. The early years: Boniface; 2. After Boniface's death: from familia to institution; 3. Baugulf: the cultivation of learning, land and the church; 4. Ratger: church and conflict; 5. Eigil: new unity; 6. Hrabanus I: reform and record; 7. Hrabanus II: sins, saints and the stability of the realm; 8. Royal power and monastic prayer; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.

The Making of the Monastic Community of Fulda c.744c.900

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      Publisher Cambridge University Press
      Published 11 June 2014
      ISBN-13 9781107460201
      978-1107460201
      ISBN-10 1107460204
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      Religious communities and monasticism

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The monastic community of Fulda was one of the most powerful institutions in early medieval Europe. Tracing its development from its foundation in the 740s over 150 years, this interdisciplinary study presents a vivid picture of life in this monastery and also in early medieval religious communities in general.

      Trade Review
      'Raaijmakers's meticulous study is of interest for graduate students and scholars interested in early medieval religion, the history of monasticism, or the complex relationships between religious institutions and the wider world.' Owen M. Phelan, Religious Studies Review

      Table of Contents
      Introduction; 1. The early years: Boniface; 2. After Boniface's death: from familia to institution; 3. Baugulf: the cultivation of learning, land and the church; 4. Ratger: church and conflict; 5. Eigil: new unity; 6. Hrabanus I: reform and record; 7. Hrabanus II: sins, saints and the stability of the realm; 8. Royal power and monastic prayer; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.

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