Medieval Religion

A Sourcebook

AvDominic Aidan Bellenger,Roberta Anderson

Inbunden, Engelska, 2007

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Beskrivning

This book provides a wide-ranging collection of original source material that covers the history of medieval religion from the fall of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance.Easy to read and accessible to students, with introductions to each section explaining the main themes and issues raised, it provides coverage of the key elements of the history of the Western Church in the period, including: the Papacysaintsmonastic orderspopular piety and devotionsections on the Eastern Church, Judaism, Islam and Mysticism.The texts selected are arranged clearly in chronological order and each one is introduced by a brief editorial note to provide context. Medieval Religion also includes a comprehensive further reading section.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2007-01-10
Mått:174 x 246 x undefined mm
Vikt:720 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:304
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9780415370271

Utforska kategorier

Forntida religioner och mytologier inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

Roberta Anderson is Senior Lecturer in Medieval and Early Modern studies at Bath Spa University and is the co-editor of Medieval Worlds (Routledge, 2003) and has published numerous papers on Medieval and Early Modern history. She is a member of the Higher Education AcademyDominic Aidan Bellenger is the Abbot of Downside Abbey in Somerset and the author of several historical studies. He has lectured on Medieval history at several British universities and is a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and the Royal Historical Society.

Recensioner i media

'this is a book worth having, a wonderful resource for students and scholars' - International Review of Biblical Studies, Germany'Medieval Religion is a welcome addition to the ranks of thematic collections of primary sources. Overall, the volume provides an engaging and wide-ranging introduction to the rich variety of religious experience in the Middle Ages, and both students and tutors should be able to find new and interesting material in its selection of texts' - International Medieval Bibliography

Innehållsförteckning

1. Background: The Mediterranean World and its Religions 2. The Creation of Christendom 3. Saints 4. Monks and Nuns 5. The Papacy 6. The Clergy 7. Theology and the Sacraments 8. Popular Religion: Pilgrimage 9. Popular Religion: Mass Movements 10. Popular Religion: Devotion and Folk Religion 11. Magic and Heresy 12. Islam 13. The Eastern Church 14. Judaism 15. Mysticism

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