Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
Published byGodwin Bailey Modified over 8 years ago
1
Regulating church ritual, practice, scripture Controlling monasteries, e.g. Lorsch in Rhine valley Conversion, e.g. Saxons New Bible and other texts, influence of scholars, e.g. Alcuin, Abbot of St Martin at Tours Appointment of supporters at monasteries Using approved, correct practice and teachings Widespread impact of Carolingian Renaissance
2
Assertion of royal power through religion: As means of political control? Obligation of king to look after souls of subjects?
3
Charlemagne and the pope: Frankish-papal alliance Papal approval for Frankish Christianity Charlemagne and Rome: a holy city and source of relics under royal control
4
Sources for the Coronation of Charlemagne: Einhard (c. 770-840): friend, advisor, biographer Annals of Lorsch: abbey chronicle Frankish Royal Annals: court chronicle
5
Sources for the Coronation of Charlemagne: Biography of Pope Leo III, from Liber Pontificalis: collected biographies of popes Theophanes (c. 758-817): Byzantine abbot and chronicler
6
Significance of the coronation at the time… …and in hindsight
Similar presentations
© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc.
All rights reserved.