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[[File:DTVA - Anglo Saxon Chronicle Exerpt.jpg|thumb|250px|An exerpt from the Anglo Saxon Chronicle (B-Text) for the year 878 on Guthrum's baptism / 10th-14th cent.]] | [[File:DTVA - Anglo Saxon Chronicle Exerpt.jpg|thumb|250px|An exerpt from the Anglo Saxon Chronicle (B-Text) for the year 878 on Guthrum's baptism / 10th-14th cent.]] | ||
It was chronicled that for eight days, following the liturgical instructions, [[Guthrum]] and the baptized [[Vikings]] wore the white robes of those newly reborn in [[ | It was chronicled that for eight days, following the liturgical instructions, [[Guthrum]] and the baptized [[Vikings]] wore the white robes of those [[Christianity|newly reborn]] in [[Jesus of Nazareth|Christ]]. Then, at the royal estate of {{Wiki|Wedmore}}, after receiving the right to remove the white attire, the Vikings joined [[Alfred the Great|Alfred]] and his entourage for twelve days of feasting. | ||
According to scholars, the {{Wiki|Treaty of Wedmore|Truce of Wedmore}} is mentioned in three historical sources: | According to scholars, the {{Wiki|Treaty of Wedmore|Truce of Wedmore}} is mentioned in three historical sources: the {{Wiki|Anglo-Saxon Chronicle}}, a vast collection of chronological entries covering events of importance, of which one page is pictured here; the {{Wiki|Asser|Life of King Alfred}}, created by [[Asser]], a [[Wales|Welsh]] [[Scholar|monk]] who joined the entourage of Alfred in 885 CE; and finally, the so-called "Law or {{Wiki|Treaty of Alfred and Guthrum}}". Therefore, there is very little doubt about the accuracy of this narrative. | ||
the {{Wiki|Anglo-Saxon Chronicle}}, a vast collection of chronological entries covering events of importance, of which one page is pictured here; | |||
the {{Wiki|Asser | |||
and finally, the so-called "Law or Treaty of Alfred and Guthrum. Therefore, there is very little doubt about the accuracy of this narrative. | |||
That said, since the aim of such texts was not to share "the truth" behind the selected events but to contribute to the makings of an exemplary Christian king, it helps to be cautious and critical. After all, all of these historical documents were demanded and sponsored by King Alfred the Great during his reign. | That said, since the aim of such texts was not to share "the truth" behind the selected events but to contribute to the makings of an exemplary Christian king, it helps to be cautious and critical. After all, all of these historical documents were demanded and sponsored by King Alfred the Great during his reign. | ||
[[Category:Discovery Tour: Viking Age]] | [[Category:Discovery Tour: Viking Age]] | ||
Revision as of 22:40, 1 December 2021
It was chronicled that for eight days, following the liturgical instructions, Guthrum and the baptized Vikings wore the white robes of those newly reborn in Christ. Then, at the royal estate of Wedmore, after receiving the right to remove the white attire, the Vikings joined Alfred and his entourage for twelve days of feasting.
According to scholars, the Truce of Wedmore is mentioned in three historical sources: the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a vast collection of chronological entries covering events of importance, of which one page is pictured here; the Life of King Alfred, created by Asser, a Welsh monk who joined the entourage of Alfred in 885 CE; and finally, the so-called "Law or Treaty of Alfred and Guthrum". Therefore, there is very little doubt about the accuracy of this narrative.
That said, since the aim of such texts was not to share "the truth" behind the selected events but to contribute to the makings of an exemplary Christian king, it helps to be cautious and critical. After all, all of these historical documents were demanded and sponsored by King Alfred the Great during his reign.