This point about imitation ... "she offered a model of sanctity equivalent to martyrdom which could be imitated by Bede’s monastic contemporaries." So important, that martyrs were exemplars more than paragons.
yes for sure, I think a lot of people miss that all other types of sanctity are derived from martyrdom—adaptations for a church no longer under persecution. it's the essential ground of holiness
Extraordinary, and how very thorough! I was surprised to see Frazer, when I went to school he was out of fashion. Thank you so much for posting this, it brought back to mind lovely professors from time gone by.
Fascinating work, thank you for sharing.
This point about imitation ... "she offered a model of sanctity equivalent to martyrdom which could be imitated by Bede’s monastic contemporaries." So important, that martyrs were exemplars more than paragons.
yes for sure, I think a lot of people miss that all other types of sanctity are derived from martyrdom—adaptations for a church no longer under persecution. it's the essential ground of holiness
Extraordinary, and how very thorough! I was surprised to see Frazer, when I went to school he was out of fashion. Thank you so much for posting this, it brought back to mind lovely professors from time gone by.
he's still out of fashion! but I don't think you can talk about sacral kingship without giving him a mention
I getcha. Thank you so much for posting your work.
Brave move! I'll try to have a proper read asap
Instant follow after seeing your Substack blog’s name. I’m reading st. Silouan, the Anthonite right now.