medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
>>>Volker (d. 1132) Volker was a monk of Siegburg. He went to be a
>>>missionary to the Obodrites
>>>
>>>
>>Who are what?
>>
>>
>
>A typo for 'Obdorites' (or 'Obdurites'), a people famous for their
>hardened refusal to change their ways. Christianity will have been a
>tough sell on their turf.
>
>Best,
>John Dillon
>(ducks)
>
>
Yer making this up, aren't you?
DW
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