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An authoritative and ground-breaking biography of the 8th-century theologian and statesman Alcuin of York, revealing his importance for the period.
Scholar, ecclesiastic, teacher and poet of the eighth century, Alcuin was a person of deep Christian faith, tenacious in his loyalty to orthodox Catholic theology. He had a seminal influence upon his own generation and those that came after him. Although he remained a Northumbrian Christian at heart, the part of his life about which most is known was spent on the Continent. He never lost contact with his homeland; but his most significant and lasting work was evidently accomplished in Europe and his influence on the early medieval Western Church was an abiding one.
This book examines his life and career in England and on the continent; it also considers his legacy as a churchman and a leading political figure. This volume prefigures a forthcoming work on Alcuin's intellectual legacy, 'Alcuin : A Study of his Theology' (due for release, April 2013). This rich study is intended for the general reader as well as for those studying, teaching or researching this period of early medieval history and theology in schools and universities.
Scholar, ecclesiastic, teacher and poet of the eighth century, Alcuin was a person of deep Christian faith, tenacious in his loyalty to orthodox Catholic theology. He had a seminal influence upon his own generation and those that came after him. Although he remained a Northumbrian Christian at heart, the part of his life about which most is known was spent on the Continent. He never lost contact with his homeland; but his most significant and lasting work was evidently accomplished in Europe and his influence on the early medieval Western Church was an abiding one.
This book examines his life and career in England and on the continent; it also considers his legacy as a churchman and a leading political figure. This volume prefigures a forthcoming work on Alcuin's intellectual legacy, 'Alcuin : A Study of his Theology' (due for release, April 2013). This rich study is intended for the general reader as well as for those studying, teaching or researching this period of early medieval history and theology in schools and universities.
Price: $29.99
Pages: 226
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: James Clarke
Publication Date:
29 November 2012
Trim Size: 9.17 X 6.10 in
ISBN: 9780227173466
Format: Paperback
Alcuin has waited longer than his time for this succinct but comprehensive appreciation'
— Dr Mark Edwards
Dales' own familiarity with the history of Christianity in England is apparent throughout his book. [...] The biography provides a good introduction to Alcuin's letters and poetry.
— Nathan J. Ristuccia
[...] this is a work that does Church History a valuable service in enabling a fuller appreciation of Alcuin.
— Jonathan Hustler
This is an attempt to draw a short biography of Alcuin from his first English period (pages 19-68) with the very first diplomatic tasks and the connections with the political authorities, to the collaboration with Charlemagne also through the links with Rome, and an analysis of his heritage, both as a clergyman and as a politician (pages 127-60; 151-60 in particular are about letters and manuscripts); whereas another work (Alcuin. His Theology) is about theological and cultural perspectives. The volume ends with an historical appraisal, some notes, a bibliography and an appendix.
— Dr Mark Edwards
Dales' own familiarity with the history of Christianity in England is apparent throughout his book. [...] The biography provides a good introduction to Alcuin's letters and poetry.
— Nathan J. Ristuccia
[...] this is a work that does Church History a valuable service in enabling a fuller appreciation of Alcuin.
— Jonathan Hustler
This is an attempt to draw a short biography of Alcuin from his first English period (pages 19-68) with the very first diplomatic tasks and the connections with the political authorities, to the collaboration with Charlemagne also through the links with Rome, and an analysis of his heritage, both as a clergyman and as a politician (pages 127-60; 151-60 in particular are about letters and manuscripts); whereas another work (Alcuin. His Theology) is about theological and cultural perspectives. The volume ends with an historical appraisal, some notes, a bibliography and an appendix.
Introduction
Part One - England
Chapter 1 York
Chapter 2 Emissary
Chapter 3 Letters to England
Chapter 4 Alcuin & Offa
Part Two - Charlemagne
Chapter 5 Charlemagne
Chapter 6 Alcuin & Charlemagne
Chapter 7 Statesman
Chapter 8 Rome
Chapter 9 Crisis & Coronation
Part Three - Legacy
Chapter 10 Abbot of Tours
Chapter 11 Alcuin & Monasticism
Chapter 12 Letters, friends & manuscripts
Conclusion
Part One - England
Chapter 1 York
Chapter 2 Emissary
Chapter 3 Letters to England
Chapter 4 Alcuin & Offa
Part Two - Charlemagne
Chapter 5 Charlemagne
Chapter 6 Alcuin & Charlemagne
Chapter 7 Statesman
Chapter 8 Rome
Chapter 9 Crisis & Coronation
Part Three - Legacy
Chapter 10 Abbot of Tours
Chapter 11 Alcuin & Monasticism
Chapter 12 Letters, friends & manuscripts
Conclusion