Lecture

Icelandic Saints: Canonization and Miracles

Description

This lecture explores the process of canonization of Icelandic saints in the 12th and 13th centuries, focusing on the cases of Jón Ögmundarson and Jón Thórhallsson. It delves into the translation of relics, the writing of hagiographies, and the cultural significance of creating saints in Iceland. The lecture also discusses the role of monasteries in Iceland, the educational system led by Bishop Jón, and the Christianization of magic practices in the region.

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