An examination of the tradition that the Ark of the Covenant was held in a Roman church, and how it developed.
[Oftestad] explore[s] a wonderful world of events and ideas [in] a book full of valuable and nuanced insights.
Oftestad has presented a compelling argument for redating the origin of this work to the aftermath of the First Crusade, showing how much was at stake for ecclesiastical reformers in multiple settings.