Knud Den Helliges Martyrhistorie

Knud Den Helliges Martyrhistorie presents a detailed philological and historical investigation into the martyrdom of Saint Canute (Knud the Holy), King of Denmark. Based on three primary sources, this study by Martin Clarentius Gertz delves into the historical accounts surrounding Canute's life, reign, and death. The book explores the religious and political context of 11th-century Denmark, shedding light on the events that led to Canute's assassination and his subsequent canonization. This...