The adoption of the Dionysian Easter in the Frankish kingdoms (c. 670-c. 800)
Abstract
This paper argues that the transition from the Merovingian to the Carolingian world involved important changes in the way that Frankish communities reckoned and coordinated calendars. It analyses evidence for the spread of Easter tables, treatises, annals and other sources to demonstrate that the paschal work of Dionysius Exiguus spread from Insular-influenced centres in the north of the Frankish kingdoms rather than from the south. It finds that the process was neither as chaotic nor as politically coordinated as recently argued by Borst. Instead, it highlights the organic spread of texts and tables in the context of the foundation of new monastic centres.
Citation
Palmer , J T 2018 , ' The adoption of the Dionysian Easter in the Frankish kingdoms (c. 670-c. 800) ' , Peritia , vol. 28 , pp. 135-154 . https://doi.org/10.1484/J.PERIT.5.114566
Publication
Peritia
Status
Peer reviewed
ISSN
0332-1592Type
Journal article
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© Medieval Academy of Ireland & Brepols Publishers. This work has been made available online in accordance with the publisher’s policies. This is the author created, accepted version manuscript following peer review and may differ slightly from the final published version. The final published version of this work is available at https://doi.org/10.1484/J.PERIT.5.114566
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