EADMER OF CANTERBURY: LIVES AND MIRACLES OF SAINTS ODA, DUNSTAN, AND OSWALD; ED. BY ANDREW J. TURNER

This volume in __Oxford Medieval Text__ contains Eadmer's Lives of Saints Oda, Dunstan, and Oswald, as well as the Miracles of Dunstan and Oswald. These three English saints, together with Æthelwold of Winchester, were key figures in the Benedictine revival of the tenth century, which saw a flowering of Anglo-Saxon religious, artistic, and literary culture. Eadmer of Canterbury (__c__.1060-__c__.1130), the secretary, confidant, and biographer of Saint Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury (1033-1109), was one of the most important historians and biographers in the period after the Norman Conquest. His works, written in Latin, look back constantly to the Anglo-Saxon past, while at the same time they accurately reflect the present-day realities of the wider European society into which England had been forcibly integrated. Manuscripts of his __Lives of the Saints__ circulated widely in both in England and France, but apart from his __Life of Anselm__ they have been little studied, and have remained largely untranslated. The works newly edited and translated in this edition provide many insights into the wider political history of the pre- and post-Conquest periods, as well as important evidence for the cults of the saints in Canterbury and Worcester. This Volume Of The Oxford Medieval Text Series Contains Eadmer's Lives Of Saints Oda, Dunstan, And Oswald, As Well As The Miracles Of Dunstan And Oswald. These Three English Saints, Together With Aethelwold Of Winchester, Were Key Figures In The Benedictine Revival Of The Tenth Century, Which Saw A Flowering Of Anglo-saxon Religious, Artistic, And Literary Culture. Eadmer Of Canterbury (c.1060-c.1130), The Secretary, Confidant, And Biographer Of Saint Anselm, Archbishop Of Canterbury (1033-1109), Was One Of The Most Important Historians And Biographers In The Period After The Norman Conquest. His Works, Written In Latin, Look Back Constantly To The Anglo-saxon Past, While At The Same Time They Accurately Reflect The Present-day Realities Of The Wider European Society Into Which England Had Been Forcibly Integrated. Manuscripts Of His Lives Of The Saints Circulated Widely In Both In England And France, But Apart From His Life Of Anselm They Have Been Little Studied, And Have Remained Largely Untranslated. The Works Newly Edited And Translated In This Edition Provide Many Insights Into The Wider Political History Of The Pre- And Post-conquest Periods, As Well As Important Evidence For The Cults Of The Saints In Canterbury And Worcester.--jacket. Introduction. Eadmer : Life And Writings -- Eadmer's Vita S. Odonis -- Eadmer's Vita And Miracula S. Dunstani -- Eadmer's Vita And Miracula S. Oswaldi -- Editorial Procedures In The Present Edition -- Vita S. Odonis -- Vita S. Dvnstani -- Miracvla S. Dvnstani -- Vita S. Oswaldi -- Miracvla S. Oswaldi. Edited And Translated By Andrew J. Turner And Bernard J. Muir. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes. Translated From The Latin. This volume in Oxford Medieval Text contains Eadmer's Lives of Saints Oda, Dunstan, and Oswald, as well as the Miracles of Dunstan and Oswald. These three English saints, together with Æthelwold of Winchester, were key figures in the Benedictine revival of the tenth century, which saw a flowering of Anglo-Saxon religious, artistic, and literary culture. Eadmer of Canterbury ( c .1060- c .1130), the secretary, confidant, and biographer of Saint Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury (1033-1109), was one of the most important historians and biographers in the period after the Norman Conquest. His works, written in Latin, look back constantly to the Anglo-Saxon past, while at the same time they accurately reflect the present-day realities of the wider European society into which England had been forcibly integrated. Manuscripts of his Lives of the Saints circulated widely in both in England and France, but apart from his Life of Anselm they have been little studied, and have remained largely untranslated. The works newly edited and translated in this edition provide many insights into the wider political history of the pre- and post-Conquest periods, as well as important evidence for the cults of the saints in Canterbury and Worcester. Content: ""CONTENTS"" ""ABBREVIATIONS"" ""INTRODUCTION"" ""I. Eadmer: Life and Writings"" ""II. Eadmer's Vita S. Odonis"" ""1. The Date"" ""2. Sources"" ""3. Extant Manuscripts"" ""4. Lost Manuscripts"" ""5. Later Uses and Knowledge"" ""6. The Relationship of the Manuscripts"" ""7. Previous Editions"" ""III. Eadmer's Vita and Miracula S. Dunstani"" ""1. The Date"" ""2. Sources"" ""3. Extant Manuscripts"" ""4. Lost Manuscripts"" ""5. Later Uses and Knowledge"" ""6. The Relationship of the Manuscripts"" ""7. Previous Editions"" ""IV. Eadmer's Vita and Miracula S. Oswaldi"" ""1. The Date""""2. Sources"" ""3. Extant Manuscripts"" ""4. Later Uses and Knowledge"" ""5. The Relationship of the Manuscripts"" ""6. Previous Editions"" ""V. Editorial Procedures in the Present Edition"" ""VITA S. ODONIS"" ""VITA S. DVNSTANI"" ""MIRACVLA S. DVNSTANI"" ""VITA S. OSWALDI"" ""MIRACVLA S. OSWALDI"" ""INDEX OF SOURCES"" ""A"" ""B"" ""C"" ""D"" ""E"" ""G"" ""H"" ""J"" ""L"" ""O"" ""R"" ""S"" ""V"" ""W"" ""GENERAL INDEX"" ""A"" ""B"" ""C"" ""D"" ""E"" ""F"" ""G"" ""H"" ""I"" ""J"" ""K"" ""L"" ""M"" ""N"" ""O"" ""P"" ""R"" ""S"" ""T"" ""U""""v"" ""w"" The biographical and historical works of Eadmer, secretary of Saint Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury, look back to the Anglo-Saxon past and reflect contemporary realities of Norman society. The Lives of Saints Oda, Dunstan and Oswald, newly edited here with a modern English translation, provide many insights into the wider political history of the pre- and post-Conquest periods, as well as important evidence for the cults of the saints in Canterbury and Worcester. - ;This volume in Oxford Medieval Text contains Eadmer's Lives of Saints Oda, Dunstan, and Oswald, as well as the Miracles of Dunst The biographical and historical works of Eadmer, secretary of Saint Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury, look back to the Anglo-Saxon past and reflect realities of Norman society. This title provides insights into the political history of the pre- and post-Conquest periods, as well as evidence for the cults of the saints in Canterbury and Worcester. I. VENERABILIS Christi confessor Odo, nobilibus sed paganis parentibus oriundus, sicut rosa e spinis floruit,' uel quasi pretiosum de uilibus uasculis aroma processit.