Constructing a cult : the life and veneration of Gumundr Arason (1161-1237) in the Icelandic written sources / / edited by Joanna A. Skorzewska.

• Superior document: Northern world, v. 51
• Author: ProQuest (Firm)
• TeilnehmendeR: Skorzewska, Joanna A.; ProQuest (Firm)
• Year of Publication: 2011
• Language: English
• Series: Northern world ; v. 51.
• Physical Description: vii, 311 p. :; map.

Table of Contents

The source material -- The childhood of a saint -- Adolescence and first steps towards a clerical career -- In vita miracles : the means, the performance, and the criticism -- Gumundr's relationship with powerful laymen -- The infallible supporters : women and saints -- "The father of the poor"? -- The death of the saint and his posthumous fame -- Appendix 1: Offerings listed in miracle stories (GJtb, GB, and GD) -- Appendix 2: Miracle stories that mention provision of food -- Appendix 3: Translatio of Gumundr's bones performed by Bishop Auunn ©žorbergsson as recorded in the Icelandic annals -- Appendix 4: The cultus of the vernacular saints as recorded in the Icelandic annals -- Appendix 5: Obituaries of "holy men" in the Icelandic annals -- Appendix 6: Days honouring the Icelandic holy bishops as recorded in charters -- Appendix 7: The geographical distribution of images and sagas of the Icelandic holy bishops -- Appendix 8: Episcopal sees and religious houses in Iceland.