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Record Number: 45916 Author(s)/Creator(s): Contributor(s): Title: Llanthony Story #42: An adulterous chaplain confesses his sin Source: The Llanthony Stories: A Translation of the Narrationes aliquot fabulosae.  Edited by David R. Winter.  Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, 2021.  Pages 92 - 93. Description: A knight suspected his chaplain of having an affair with his wife. A demoniac in the region could perceive people's sins and denounce them. The knight arranged for the three of them to travel there. Anxious about public shame, the chaplain confesses his sin in church to the only person present, a young boy. The demoniac cannot perceive any sin on the part of the chaplain. The knight's wife is not mentioned. Article Type: Editon of Text ; Translation Subject (See Also): Adultery Clergy in Literature Confession, Sacrament Demoniacs Sexuality Award Note: Geographic Area: British Isles Century: 12- 13 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: The edition of the Latin text on pp. 110-111 is a transcription from Oxford, Corpus Christi College, MS 32, fols. 92r-99v. This is the only surviving manuscript of The Llanthony Stories. Author's Affiliation: Brandon University Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 2021. Language: English ; Latin ISSN/ISBN: 9780888443090 (pbk); 9781771104074 (online)

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