Catherine Saucier discusses the cultural significance of clergy in civic identity during medieval times.
The work highlights the intricate relationship between episcopal authority and community narratives in Liège.
Analysis delves into how singing played a role in reinforcing these civic and religious themes.
This review emphasizes the importance of understanding historical narratives to appreciate contemporary civic-religious dynamics.
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Review: Catherine Saucier, A paradise of priests: singing the civic and episcopal hagiography of medieval Liège (Rochester, NY: University of Rochester Press, 2014)