Columbanus, charisma and the revolt of the monks of Bobbio

Dunn, M. (2008) Columbanus, charisma and the revolt of the monks of Bobbio. Peritia,

Abstract

The account of the revolt of the monks of Bobbio against Columbanus’ successor Attala by Jonas of Bobbio gives only some clues as to why it took place, but suggests that Attala was lacking charisma. Jonas fails to mention the subsequent introduction of the Benedictine Rule to Bobbio and its combination with Columbanian traditions in the Rule of the master; he is also reticent about the deve lopment of cells, or submonasteries, partly as a result of the revolt. It is suggested here that the monastic rule currently known as the Rule of Eugippius was compiled for these cells and that the Rules of the fathers, currently dated to an earlier period, might also be associated with attempts to pacify the monks’ revolt.

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: This is the latest version of the article originally published in Peritia 2006 (20).
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Dunn, Dr Marilyn
• Authors: Dunn, M.
• Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BR Christianity; D History General and Old World > DA Great Britain
• College/School: College of Arts & Humanities > School of Humanities > History
• Journal Name: Peritia
• Publisher: Medieval Academy of Ireland
• ISSN: 0332-1592
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2008 Medieval Academy of Ireland
• First Published: First published in Peritia 20:1-27