(2025) Governance of Visigothic Iberia: the Shifting Role of the Bishops By Pablo Poveda Arias

https://www.academia.edu/46862065/_2025_Governance_of_Visigothic_Iberia_the_Shifting_Role_of_the_Bishops This paper examines the pivotal role of bishops in the governance of Visigothic Iberia between the kingdom's establishment and its fall. It highlights how the Church and its leaders contributed to the political order, social cohesion, and stability within the Visigothic society. The study argues that bishops not only influenced social norms and legal frameworks but were essential in maintaining governance, reflecting a unique interplay between ecclesiastical and secular authority. ...