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Northern History· 2026Q2

Liturgy, Literature, and History: Oswald of Northumbria and the Cult of Saints in the Middle Ages

Kieran Brooker

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This volume explores the interconnectedness of liturgy, literature, and history in shaping the cult of Oswald of Northumbria, a key figure in early medieval England.

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  • The volume focuses on the cult of Oswald of Northumbria, a significant early medieval figure.
  • It investigates the interplay between liturgy, literature, and history in the development of his cult.
  • The work is derived from a conference supported by the AHRC.
  • It aims to provide new insights into the veneration of saints in the Middle Ages.

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Abstract

This volume is derived from a conference of the same name and was supported in part by the AHRC in conjunction with another project of a similar focus, namely ‘Liturgical and Literary Landscapes: T...

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Field: Classics

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