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| − | As a theologian, Alcuin's most prominent work consisted in his condemnation of Spanish [[Adoptionism]], as advanced by the bishop [[Elipandus of Toledo]] and the bishop [[Felix of Urgell]]. | + | As a theologian, Alcuin was perhaps most important for his condemnation of Spanish [[Adoptionism]], as advanced by the bishops [[Elipandus of Toledo]] and [[Felix of Urgell]]. |
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| − | Alcuin oversaw many of the intellectual and educational reforms of the [[Carolingian Renaissance]], and his students at the palace school went on to become some of the most important figures of the Carolingian era. | + | Alcuin oversaw many of the intellectual and educational reforms of the [[Carolingian Renaissance]], and his students at the palace school went on to become some of the most important figures of the Carolingian era. |
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| − | Almost all of Alcuin's work writings date from the period of his retirement between 796 and 804, and include a number of important exegetical and didactic commentaries. He also left behind an important series of letters, collected after his death. | + | Almost all of Alcuin's work writings date from the period of his retirement between 796 and 804, and include a number of important exegetical and didactic treatises. He also left behind an important series of letters, collected after his death, that are today regarded as one of the most important sources for early medieval continental history. |
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