The Conversion of Britain

This book is concerned with the interaction between religion, society and politics c.600-800. Yorke compares and contrasts the circumstances in which Christianity became the religion of the four early medieval peoples of Britain. It is concerned not only with the impact of Christianity on the four peoples, but also with how ecclesiastical provision adapted itself to the needs and natures of their societies. It considers how religion has been used as part of these peoples' identities, and identifies the major areas of similarity and contrast in their early medieval cultures. Suitable for undergraduate students studying early medieval Britain and religious history.

Maps Introduction 1. Politics and Society in Britain c.600-800 2. The Conversion of Britain to Christianity 3. The Organisation and Culture of the Church in Early Medieval Britain 4. Society, Politics and Religion in Early Medieval Britain Conclusion Appendix 1: Timeline of main events and people Appendix 2: Pictish kings from king lists P and Q Appendix 3: The Kings of Northumbria from Æthelfrith to Eardwulf Appendix 4: The kings of Mercia from Penda to Coenwulf Appendix 5: The union of the Bernician and Deiran royal houses through marriage Appendix 6: Two rival theories for the descent of the Pictish kings Constantine and Onuist, the sons of Uurguist/Fergus

Autorentext
Barbara Yorke

Zusammenfassung
In the past, the early medieval history of England, Wales and Scotland has been considered separately for each province and the religion of each area has been studied in isolation from its society and politics.

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