Repetition might be concerned with non-observance, efforts to reach the
people of a different region (local synods addressing the same topic) or
(with the lapse of time) efforts to indoctrinate a different generation.
Local studies often show not just different local usage but also local
non-compliance with what higher authorities mandate. (Brentanno did an
interesting article on these local phenomena in the festschrift for
Stephan Kuttner edited by Somerville & Pennington.)
tom izbicki
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