medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Robert Kraft wrote:
>
> I'm intrigued by this line from John Dillon's recent posting:
>
>> 2) Autbert of Avranches (d. 725) ... is further said to have
>> proceeded to obtain relics of M(ichael the Archangel) from his sanctuary
>> on the Gargano peninsula of Apulia ....
>
> Are relics of an angelic beings frequent in these contexts? What is
> involved?
Feathers, I would imagine :-)
John Briggs
**********************************************************************
To join the list, send the message: join medieval-religion YOUR NAME
to: [log in to unmask]
To send a message to the list, address it to:
[log in to unmask]
To leave the list, send the message: leave medieval-religion
to: [log in to unmask]
In order to report problems or to contact the list's owners, write to:
[log in to unmask]
For further information, visit our web site:
http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/medieval-religion.html
|