Master thesis | Classics and Ancient Civilizations (MA)
open access
The "Vita Sancti Mansueti episcopi Tullensis", the life of Saint Mansuetus, the first bishop of Toul, was written in the 10th century by the scholar and monk Adso of Montier-en-Der. The author...Show moreThe "Vita Sancti Mansueti episcopi Tullensis", the life of Saint Mansuetus, the first bishop of Toul, was written in the 10th century by the scholar and monk Adso of Montier-en-Der. The author himself reveals that he lacked information about the saint, which means that a considerable part of the life of Mansuetus was probably invented. This thesis is concerned with a possible guideline Adso had to follow when creating the life of Saint Mansuetus - the expectations of the commissioner of the work Bishop Gerhard of Toul. Therefore, this thesis approaches the Vita Mansueti by looking at the political, historical and cultural context in which it was written and asks the following: How did Adso construct a convincing story that would satisfy his commissioner bishop Gerhard of Toul? What strategies did he use to fulfill his assignment and what purpose do these strategies serve?Show less
