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Grateful for any assistance.
According to Brasch (1989), ecclesiastical kissing was a gesture of homage
and deference, far removed from its erotic roots. By the 11th century as
Papel supremacy overtook imperial rulers and Christian monarchies, Pope
Gregory VII (1073-1085) declared in the 'Dictate of the Pope' or Dictatus
Papae 'that all princes shall kiss the foot of the pope alone.' (Baldwin
,1970 ). I understand this gesture refers back to the Old Testament and
the Hebrew belief of supremacy and victory over enemies. Foo kissing was
adopted in the Middle Ages by many European regends as either a tribute to
their authority or the simulation of servitude. Can anyone confirm this,
with references?
Much appreciated
Cameron
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