Can human beings know the hour of their own death or of the death of others? A ninth-century controversy and its historical context
Between the seventh and the ninth century holy men acquired a new role.They no longer just exorcised demons and healed diseases but also foretold people when they would die.This development was caused by a shift in religious belief.Under the influence of relentless preaching, people had come to think that salvation or damnation arm tray for wheelch