Medieval History
Jocelin of Furness was one of the most significant writers to emerge from England?s north-west during the Middle Ages, but historians have tended to overlook his work. Now a team of researchers are trying to increase awareness of his importance and what his writings tell us about life at the turn of the 13th century.
A conference about one of the most significant, but shadowy figures in Cumbria?s medieval past will take place next week, as part of a wider project to uncover more about his life and works.
Jocelin of Furness was a monk who lived at the turn of the 13th century, and spent most of his life at Furness Abbey in Cumbria, as his name suggests. He was a hagiographer ? a writer of Saints lives ? and produced four great works including a life of Ireland?s patron Saint, Patrick.
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Medieval History
Scholars examine life and writings of Jocelin of Furness
Jocelin of Furness was one of the most significant writers to emerge from England?s north-west during the Middle Ages, but historians have tended to overlook his work. Now a team of researchers are trying to increase awareness of his importance and what his writings tell us about life at the turn of the 13th century.
A conference about one of the most significant, but shadowy figures in Cumbria?s medieval past will take place next week, as part of a wider project to uncover more about his life and works.
Jocelin of Furness was a monk who lived at the turn of the 13th century, and spent most of his life at Furness Abbey in Cumbria, as his name suggests. He was a hagiographer ? a writer of Saints lives ? and produced four great works including a life of Ireland?s patron Saint, Patrick.
Click here to read this article from Medievalists.net
- Medieval Treasures Discovered In English Abbey
An archaeological investigation at Furness Abbey in northwest England has uncovered the grave of an abbot, which includes an extremely rare medieval silver-gilt crozier and bejewelled ring. The grave, which could date back to the 12th century, was uncovered...
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The classic account of St Patrick?s life tells us that he was abducted from Western Britain in his teens and forced into slavery in Ireland for six years before escaping, during which time his faith developed. However, a new article looking at Patrick?s...
- Viking Silver Coin Hoard Discovered In Northern England
A Viking treasure hoard of silver coins has been discovered in the northern English country of Cumbria. The find is being billed as ?the missing link? by experts who say it is the long-awaited significant evidence of 9th and 10th Century AD material culture...
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Call for Papers 45th International Congress on Medieval Studies May 13-16, 2010 Saints of the Heroic Age and Today, a session sponsored by The Heroic Age (http://www.heroicage.org) The Heroic Age organizes a session that investigates which saints from...
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