1. Arthur and the Church.
- Author
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Stirling, Simon Andrew
- Subjects
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GUENEVERE, Queen (Legendary character) , *ARCHAEOLOGICAL excavations , *PRINCES ,BRITISH church history - Abstract
The article discusses the relationship between the legendary figure King Arthur and the Church in Great Britain. It comments on twelfth century tales of Arthur and reflects on methods by which the Church reclaimed Arthur as a Christian prince, noting the alleged excavation of the grave of Arthur and his wife Guenevere in Glastonbury, England in 1191. The author also reflects on the first recorded Arthur, a sixth century Scottish prince and contemporary of Saint Columba, discussing religion in Great Britain at this time and Arthur's death in battle.
- Published
- 2012