Carolingian Commentaries on the Apocalypse by Theodulf and Smaragdus

By Publications, Medieval Institute

Published by Medieval Institute Publications

Year 2019 Pages 133 Language 🇬🇧 English

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In the early ninth-century Theodulf of Orleans and Smaragdus of Saint Mihiel served as advisers to Charlemagne. This book provides English translations of a Latin commentary on the Apocalypse written by Theodulf and three homilies on the Apocalypse by Smaragdus. A comprehensive essay introduces these texts, their authors, sources, and place in ninth-century biblical exegesis.