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AbstractThis article explores a notable characteristic of 13th-century French hagiographic collections, namely the inclusion of the Life of the Antichristas a verifiable element, placed on an equal footing with the lives of saints. These collections, from Jacques de Voragine's Golden Legendto the flos sanctorumaround Europe, experienced significant success during this period. This study aims to analyze this particularity in establishing hagiographic compilations and their manuscript environment. By delving into the cultural and religious milieuof the time, we seek to elucidate the motives behind the inclusion of the Antichrist's biography, despite its apparent paradox within the genre of hagiography. Drawing upon an interdisciplinary approach, including literary analysis and manuscript studies, this research aims to understand this French peculiarity comprehensively. Additionally, examining the manuscripts and their circulation will contextualize the production and dissemination of these hagiographic collections. Through this study, we aim to shed light on the religious and eschatological concerns that influenced the composition of these texts, expanding our knowledge of medieval French hagiography and its manuscript culture. |
