medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Dear Voracious Readers,
Bishop Arnulf of Lisieux used the following parallel in a letter written
to Pope Alexander III in 1169:
". . . cum nec reges salutem sine ecclesia, nec ecclesia pacem sine
protectione regia consequatur."
It's not a biblical quote, so far as I can tell, but it seems a little
too "pat" to have been an original expression. (Arnulf was not
particularly gifted with creativity, although he relished his rhetorical
flourishes.) Does it ring any bells for anyone? Is it a common
explanation for the proper relationship of the church and rulers? Did
he lift it? Paraphrase something? Any leads will be most appreciated.
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