the life and veneration of Gu�mundr Arason (1161-1237) in the Icelandic written sources Sk�orzewska, Joanna A. ebrary, Inc text bibliography biography Electronic books. ne Leiden Boston Brill 2011 monographic eng

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vii, 311 p. : map. The source material -- The childhood of a saint -- Adolescence and first steps towards a clerical career -- In vita miracles : the means, the performance, and the criticism -- Gu�mundr's relationship with powerful laymen -- The infallible supporters : women and saints -- "The father of the poor"? -- The death of the saint and his posthumous fame -- Appendix 1: Offerings listed in miracle stories (GJtb, GB, and GD) -- Appendix 2: Miracle stories that mention provision of food -- Appendix 3: Translatio of Gu�mundr's bones performed by Bishop Au�unn �orbergsson as recorded in the Icelandic annals -- Appendix 4: The cultus of the vernacular saints as recorded in the Icelandic annals -- Appendix 5: Obituaries of "holy men" in the Icelandic annals -- Appendix 6: Days honouring the Icelandic holy bishops as recorded in charters -- Appendix 7: The geographical distribution of images and sagas of the Icelandic holy bishops -- Appendix 8: Episcopal sees and religious houses in Iceland. edited by Joanna A. Sk�orzewska. Includes bibliographical references and index. Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. e-ic--- Bishop of Hol�ar Gudmundur Arason 1161-1237 Bishop of Hol�ar Gudmundur Arason 1161-1237 Public opinion Bishop of Hol�ar Gudmundur Arason 1161-1237 Influence Christian saints Iceland Biography Bishops Iceland Biography Christian saints Cult Iceland History Sources Christian hagiography Iceland Church history Sources Iceland Religious life and customs Sources BX4700.G868 C66 2011eb 282.092 B http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10470656 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10470656 CaPaEBR 101130 ebr10470656