Tears for Fears: Alienation and Authority in the World of Benedict of Aniane

In this article, we will take a closer look at the role played by the depiction of weeping and tears in the story of the conversion of Benedict of Aniane. According to his hagiography, Benedict, seen as one of the most important intellectuals at the Carolingian court in the late eighth and early nin...

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Main Authors: Frances Murray, Rutger Kramer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Open Library of Humanities 2019-09-01
Series:Open Library of Humanities
Online Access:https://olh.openlibhums.org/article/id/4590/