 A fragmentary Commentary on the Gospel of St. John (Commentarius in Evangelium Iohannis) and a sermon (Homilia in Johannem) on the Prologue to St. John’s Gospel were also written probably in the late 860s or 870s. A number of interesting poems (Carmina) survive which show the breadth of Eriugena’s learning; but also portray him as a courtier quite well versed in political affairs. Some poems are written specifically in praise of the king, including an important poem, Aulae sidereae (Starry Halls) which appears to celebrate the dedication of Charles the Bald’s new church in Compigne on 1 May 875. The poems show Eriugena’s fascination with Greek and some poems are actually written entirely in Greek; and the poems are probably the most Maximean in character through their cosmic Christology. It is probable that Eriugena died sometime around 877. An apocryphal tale, dating from the twelfth century, records that Eriugena was stabbed to death by his students with their pens!