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The Council of Whitby: A Study in Early Anglo-Saxon Politics

Summary by Medievalists.net
This article re-examines the Council of Whitby (664) in light of political tensions in early Anglo-Saxon England, arguing that the synod was driven as much by dynastic conflict and papal diplomacy as by liturgical dispute. Drawing on sources like Bede and the Life of Wilfrid, it offers a revised timeline and highlights the council's significance in Oswiu’s struggle for ecclesiastical and political supremacy.
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Medievalists.net broke the news in on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
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