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Author Insight
Cosmic Struggles
It seems so archaic now -- this conflict between the Columban and Roman church. But in the 7th century it was crucial. The Colmban church was decentralized, and accepting of women but was little known outside the British Isles. The Roman church dominated Europe. Its patriarchal structure offered political and trade ties. Coupled with "signs and wonders", Abbess Hildegard sees spiritual struggles through natural events. Would the old gods return to defeat both churches? If they did, would they exact vengeance?
Book Excerpt
Saxon Heroines
The conflict between our Columban church and the Roman church shatters the very heavens. In May, as summer begins, the moon covers the sun. Then disease stalks the land and frightens people so badly that instead of praying, they throw themselves into the sea for a quicker death. Others fear the old gods are back and begin reciting charms against diseases caused by elf-shot—the arrows shot by capricious elves to cause mischief.
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