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 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.
Imprint | Columbia University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Records of Western Civilization Series |
Release date | July 2000 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | July 2000 |
Authors | St. St. Boniface |
Translators | Ephraim Emerton |
Introduction by | Thomas F. X Noble |
Dimensions | 156 x 230 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 224 |
Edition | New ed |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-231-12093-7 |
Barcode | 9780231120937 |
Languages | value |
Subtitles | value |
Categories | |
LSN | 0-231-12093-1 |