WebGregory of Tours, the sixth-century Merovingian bishop, composed extensive historiographical and hagiographical corpora during the twenty years of his episcopacy in Tours. These works serve as important sources for the cultural, social, political and religious history of Merovingian Gaul. This book focuses on Gregory’s hagiographical collections, … WebNov 24, 2015 · Gregory of Tours is best remembered for his Decem Libri Historiarum (better known to English readers as The History of the Franks ), which provides a primary witness to the transition from...
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WebOct 22, 2012 · Gregory succeeded Euphronius as Bishop of Tours in 573 and was consecrated in Rome. He came to the see of Tours during an era of endless civil war as the various royals contended for increased authority regardless of the effect their wars had on the people. In this atmosphere Bp. WebNov 16, 2015 · Gregory, bishop of Tours (573-594), was among the most prolific writers of his age and uniquely managed to cover the genres of history, hagiography, and ecclesiastical instruction. He not only wrote about events (of the secular, spiritual, and even... See More Copyright Year: 2016 E-Book (PDF) Availability: Published ISBN: 978 … kwhp airport
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WebGregory of Tours: History and Society in the Sixth Century / Martin Heinzelmann; translated by Christopher Carroll. p. cm. Includes bibliographicalreferences and index. . Gregory, … WebGregory of Tours The Histories of Gregory of Tours (d. 594) are full of stories involving letters. Here is one.1 For a dozen or so months in 576 and 577, Gregory found himself hosting two high profile asylum seekers in his episcopal church of St Martin in Tours. One of these was Guntram Boso, who had recently incurred the wrath of the ... WebGregory of Tours, the Eastern Emperor, and Merovingian Gaul . Abstract . Gregory of Tours (538-594) was a historian of his time and place. His primary concerns were … profile users