The Easter Ban in the Merovingian Kingdoms: Ideal and Reality

Abstract In mid-sixth-century Gaul, two episcopal councils issued canons, in 538 and 581/3, respectively, attempting to prohibit interaction between Jews and Christians between Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday. The canons suggested that Jews, through their obstinate impiety, posed a threat to their...

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Published in:Medieval encounters
Main Author: Halfond, Gregory I. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2021
In: Medieval encounters
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Frankish Empire / History 486-687 / Easter season / Christian / Jews / Interpersonal communication / Prohibition
IxTheo Classification:BH Judaism
CC Christianity and Non-Christian religion; Inter-religious relations
KAD Church history 500-900; early Middle Ages
SB Catholic Church law
Further subjects:B Merovingian Gaul
B Canon Law
B Councils
B Synods
B Easter Passover
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