The Sleep of Behemoth: Disputing Peace and Violence in Medieval Europe, 1000–1200

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 THE SLEEP OF BEHEMOTH THE SLEEP OF BEHEMOTH Disputing Peace and Violence in Medieval Europe, 1000–1200 Jehangir Yezdi Malegam CORNELL UNIVERSITY PRESS Ithaca and London n Copyright © 2013 by Cornell University All rights reserved. Except for brief quotations in a review, this book, or parts thereof, must not be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the publisher . For information, address Cornell University Press, Sage House, 512 East State Street, Ithaca, New York 14850. First published 2013 by Cornell University Press Printed in the United States of America Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Malegam, Jehangir Yezdi, 1976– The sleep of Behemoth: disputing peace and violence in medieval Europe, 1000–1200 / Jehangir Yezdi Malegam. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-8014-5132-4 (cloth: alk. paper) 1. Peace—Religious aspects—Catholic Church— History—To 1500. 2. Violence—Religious aspects— Catholic Church—History—To 1500. 3. Christianity and politics—Europe—History—To 1500. 4. Christianity and politics—Catholic Church— History—To 1500. 5. Europe—Church history— 600–1500. I. Title. BX1795.P43M25 2013 261.8'7309409021—dc23 2012038927 Cornell University Press strives to use environmentally responsible suppliers and materials to the fullest extent possible in the publishing of its books. Such materials include vegetable-based, low-VOC inks and acid-free papers that are recycled, totally chlorine-free, or partly composed of nonwood fibers. For further information, visit our website at www.cornellpress.cornell.edu. Cloth printing 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 But when they shall say peace and security, then shall sudden destruction come upon them. —1 Thessalonians 5.3 ...