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Christianity in Northeast India - A Cultural History of Nagaland from 1947 (Paperback): Chongpongmeren Jamir Christianity in Northeast India - A Cultural History of Nagaland from 1947 (Paperback)
Chongpongmeren Jamir
R1,249 Discovery Miles 12 490 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book examines the distinctive formation of Christianity in Nagaland, Northeast India, since 1947. It argues that an understanding of the history of Christianity in the region can be found in its cultural milieu and the changing political, social and religious environment. In Nagaland, almost 90 per cent of the population are Christians. This book shows that segmentation as a cultural characteristic of Naga society inspired both unity and divisiveness in the Naga churches, which subsequently shaped the beliefs and practices of the churches in the region. Using the methodology of cultural history, the author examines ecclesiastical events and suggests that the history of Christianity should be examined in the light of its interaction with its cultural context rather than as an isolated phenomenon. The book demonstrates that the ethnic status which the Christian faith assumed, the extent of its identification with the local culture, and the scope of the mission of the Naga churches as key stakeholders in society, offers a new angle on the history of Christianity in India. This book will be of interest to scholars and researchers of South Asian history, particularly those concerned with Northeast India and Christian history, historiography, cultural history, history of Christianity in India and faith-culture interface, religious studies, history and South Asian Studies.

English Bibles on Trial - Bible burning and the desecration of Bibles, 1640-1800 (Paperback): Avner Shamir English Bibles on Trial - Bible burning and the desecration of Bibles, 1640-1800 (Paperback)
Avner Shamir
R1,236 Discovery Miles 12 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The aim of this book is to explore antagonism towards, and acts of violence against, English Bibles in England and Scotland (and, to a lesser degree, Ireland) from the English Civil War to the end of the eighteenth century. In this period, English Bibles were burnt, torn apart, thrown away and desecrated in theatrical and highly offensive ways. Soldiers and rebels, clergymen and laymen, believers and doubters expressed their views and emotions regarding the English Bible (or a particular English Bible) through violent gestures. Often, Bibles of other people and other denominations were burnt and desecrated; sometimes people burnt and destroyed their own Bibles. By focusing on violent gestures which expressed resentment, rejection and hatred, this book furthers our understanding of what the Bible meant for early modern Christians. More specifically, it suggests that religious identities in this period were not formed simply by the pious reading, study and contemplation of Scripture, but also through antagonistic encounters with both Scripture itself and the Bible as a material object.

Religious Identifications in Late Antique Papyri - 3rd-12th Century Egypt (Hardcover): Mattias Brand, Eline Scheerlinck Religious Identifications in Late Antique Papyri - 3rd-12th Century Egypt (Hardcover)
Mattias Brand, Eline Scheerlinck
R3,783 Discovery Miles 37 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Brings together two academic fields that have been infrequently in full conversation: papyrology and the study of religion. Offers the latest research on the topic, focusing on a diverse range of case studies from different religious groups and documents written in numerous contemporary languages.

Christian History Made Easy (Paperback, Revised ed.): Timothy Paul Jones Christian History Made Easy (Paperback, Revised ed.)
Timothy Paul Jones
R466 R406 Discovery Miles 4 060 Save R60 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Christian History Made Easy summarizes the most important events in the history of the church, from the time of Jesus to modern day. It explains early church history, the Church Councils, the Great Schism, the Crusades, Francis of Assisi, John Wycliffe, Martin Luther, the Protestant Reformation, and more. It presents key church history events and great Christian leaders everyone should know, along with full-color church history timelines, photos, pictures, and maps. The study guide and worksheets in the back makes this book an excellent Bible Study, adults Sunday school topics, or homeschool curriculum. Author Timothy Paul Jones makes Christian history refreshingly fun while at the same time informing Christians about the history of the Christian faith.

Historia de la Conquista de America - Evangelizacion Y Violencia (Spanish, Paperback): Luis N Rivera-Pagan Historia de la Conquista de America - Evangelizacion Y Violencia (Spanish, Paperback)
Luis N Rivera-Pagan
R554 R468 Discovery Miles 4 680 Save R86 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Lincolnshire Parish Clergy, c.1214-1968: A Biographical Register - Part II: The Deaneries of Beltisloe and Bolingbroke... Lincolnshire Parish Clergy, c.1214-1968: A Biographical Register - Part II: The Deaneries of Beltisloe and Bolingbroke (Hardcover)
Nicholas Bennett
R1,254 Discovery Miles 12 540 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The second volume in what will be a complete biographical record of all parish priests in Lincolnshire. The parish churches of Lincolnshire are justly celebrated. The spires of Grantham and Louth, and the famous Boston Stump, provide a focal point from the surrounding landscape of fen, wold and marsh. The charms of remote country churches along the byways of the county have been extolled in prose and verse by writers such as Henry Thorold and Sir John Betjeman. Their architecture, their stained glass and sculpture, furniture and fabric, have all been carefully recorded. Yet little is known of the people who served these churches, the rectors and vicars who, in word and sacrament, taught the Christian faith to successive generations of parishioners. This volume forms the second part of a much-needed survey of Lincolnshire parish clergy. It covers the deaneries of Beltisloe, comprising twenty-one parishes clustered around Colsterworth and Corby, and of Bolingbroke, with twenty-five parishes centred on Spilsby. Starting from 1214, when Bishop Hugh of Wells introduced the earliest system of episcopal registration in Western Europe, the parish lists set out the succession of rectors or vicars for each church. Brief biographical sketches demonstrate the rich variety of the county's parsons - pastors, scholars, athletes, travellers and writers, soldiers and schoolmasters. This register gives to each of them his place in the history of Lincolnshire. DrNicholas Bennett is Visiting Senior Fellow of the University of Lincoln.

KJV Holy Bible, Center-Column Reference Bible, Leathersoft, Purple, 73,000+ Cross References, Red Letter, Thumb Indexed,... KJV Holy Bible, Center-Column Reference Bible, Leathersoft, Purple, 73,000+ Cross References, Red Letter, Thumb Indexed, Comfort Print: King James Version (Leather / fine binding)
Thomas Nelson
R1,797 R1,383 Discovery Miles 13 830 Save R414 (23%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Enjoy the unmatched beauty of the King James Version combined with the readability of Thomas Nelson’s exclusive KJV Comfort Print® typeface, all in a Bible that includes over 73,000 cross references. In this edition, the literary beauty of the King James Version is paired with the readability of Thomas Nelson's Comfort Print for an unrivaled reading experience. Helpful resources are included, such as red-letter words of Christ, cross-references in a center column, reading plans, and more. The KJV Comfort Print Typeface was designed to be the most readable at any size. On a special commission, 2K/Denmark sought to reflect Thomas Nelson's rich 200-year tradition with the KJV, while also embodying the best advancements in modern Bible typography. The result is an exclusive Bible typeface that is uncompromisingly beautiful, bold, readable at any size, and perfectly suited to the King James Version. Features include: Presentation page to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or a note Over 73,000 center column cross-references and translator notes allow you to find related passages quickly and easily Book introductions provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be read “About the Bible†article shows us a brief overview of the Bible, its central message, and the history of how the Christian canon was formed "How to Study the Bible" article for tips on how to find deeper truths in Scripture "Getting to Know God" article is a guide to a personal relationship with God "30 Days Getting to Know God" reading plan for key passages for a better understanding of key characteristic of God "30 Days Getting to Know Jesus" reading plan for a highlight of key moments in Jesus’ earthly ministry Full-color maps show a visual representation of Israel and other biblical locations for better context Two satin ribbon markers for you to easily navigate and keep track of where you were reading Durable Smyth-sewn binding lies flat in your hand or on your desk Clear and readable 9.5-point KJV Comfort Print In 1611 the King James Bible was published and authorized by the monarch of England and Scotland. Today, more than 400 years since its initial publication, the KJV is considered one of the most influential and beautiful works of the English language and continues to be the favorite translation for millions of Christians worldwide.

A Practical Christology for Pastoral Supervision (Paperback): Geoff Broughton A Practical Christology for Pastoral Supervision (Paperback)
Geoff Broughton
R1,226 Discovery Miles 12 260 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book sets out a Christological framework for developing and delivering pastoral supervision. Pastoral supervision is a key consideration for any denomination, congregation, or faith-based organisation, so this is a vital resource for well-being for clergy, chaplains, and a wide array of pastoral workers. Three central Christological themes, the revealing, re-membering, and restoring Jesus, provide the theological framework for good supervision practice. The book draws insights from three gospel passages--Luke 24:13-34, Luke 22:39-53 and John 21:1-14--for its Christological themes. The practical Christology for pastoral supervision is deepened and extended through three theologians: Martin Luther (reformed), Emil Brunner (neo-orthodox), and James McClendon (small B baptist). Professional supervision (coaching, mentoring, and spiritual direction) is increasingly sought--even required--by many people in church and faith-based organisations. This book will, therefore, be an excellent resource to theologians interested in supervision, practical theology, and Christology.

Heresy and Borders in the Twentieth Century (Paperback): Karina Jakubowicz, Robert Dickins Heresy and Borders in the Twentieth Century (Paperback)
Karina Jakubowicz, Robert Dickins
R1,236 Discovery Miles 12 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book explores the shifting and negotiated boundaries of religion, spirituality, and secular thinking in Britain and North America during the twentieth century. It contributes to a growing scholarship that problematises secularization theory, arguing that religion and spirituality increasingly took diverse new forms and identities, rather than simply being replaced by a monolithic secularity. The volume examines the way that thinkers, writers, and artists manipulated and reimagined orthodox belief systems in their work, using the notion of heresy to delineate the borders of what was considered socially and ethically acceptable. It includes topics such as psychospiritual approaches in medicine, countercultures and religious experience, and the function of blasphemy within supposedly secular politics. The book argues that heresy and heretical identities established fluid borderlands. These borderlands not only blur simple demarcations of the religious and secular in the twentieth century, but also infer new forms of heterodoxy through an exchange of ideas. This collection of essays offers a nuanced take on a topic that pervades the study of religion. It will be of great use to scholars of Heresy Studies, Religious Studies and Comparative Religion, Social Anthropology, History, Literature, Philosophy, and Cultural Studies.

Pathways in the Nineteenth-Century British Textile Industry - The Waste Textile Industries (Hardcover): Philip Sykas Pathways in the Nineteenth-Century British Textile Industry - The Waste Textile Industries (Hardcover)
Philip Sykas
R3,657 Discovery Miles 36 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This collection brings together primary sources on the British textile industry across the long nineteenth-century, a subject that is both global and multidisciplinary. This set provides an extensive range of resources on the calico printing industry, textile warehousing and shipping, and textile waste and recycling.

Pathways in the Nineteenth-Century British Textile Industry - The Commercial Textile Warehouse (Hardcover): Philip Sykas Pathways in the Nineteenth-Century British Textile Industry - The Commercial Textile Warehouse (Hardcover)
Philip Sykas
R3,679 Discovery Miles 36 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This collection brings together primary sources on the British textile industry across the long nineteenth-century, a subject that is both global and multidisciplinary. This set provides an extensive range of resources on the calico printing industry, textile warehousing and shipping, and textile waste and recycling.

Pathways in the Nineteenth-Century British Textile Industry - Calico Printing: A Showcase for Innovation (Hardcover): Philip... Pathways in the Nineteenth-Century British Textile Industry - Calico Printing: A Showcase for Innovation (Hardcover)
Philip Sykas
R3,668 Discovery Miles 36 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This collection brings together primary sources on the British textile industry across the long nineteenth-century, a subject that is both global and multidisciplinary. This set provides an extensive range of resources on the calico printing industry, textile warehousing and shipping, and textile waste and recycling.

Reformation Heroes (Hardcover, New): Joel R Beeke, Diana Kleyn Reformation Heroes (Hardcover, New)
Joel R Beeke, Diana Kleyn
R777 R676 Discovery Miles 6 760 Save R101 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

- Written for older children and teens, equally enjoyable for adults
- Beautifully illustrated by Caffy Whitney and others
- Attractive 11" x 8.5" coffee table format, printed on glossy paper
- Helpful glossary of terms
- Bibliography for further interest
- Makes a great gift
- Useful as a history text

Flirtation and Courtship in Nineteenth-Century British Culture - Learning to Become a Woman (Hardcover): Ghislaine McDayter,... Flirtation and Courtship in Nineteenth-Century British Culture - Learning to Become a Woman (Hardcover)
Ghislaine McDayter, John Hunter
R3,635 Discovery Miles 36 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is volume one of a three-volume set that brings together a rich collection of primary source materials on flirtation and courtship in the nineteenth-century. Introductory essays and extensive editorial apparatus offer historical and cultural contexts of the materials included Throughout the long nineteenth-century, a woman's life was commonly thought to fall into three discrete developmental stages; personal formation and a gendered education; a young woman's entrance onto the marriage market; and finally her emergence at the apogee of normative femininity as wife and mother. In all three stages of development, there was an unspoken awareness of the duplicity at the heart of this carefully cultivated femininity. What women were taught, no matter their age, was that if you desired anything in life, it behooved you to perform indifference. This meant that for women, the art of flirtation and feigning indifference were viewed as essential survival skills that could guarantee success in life. These three volumes document the many ways in which nineteenth-century women were educated in this seemingly universal wisdom, but just as frequently managed to manipulate, subvert, and navigate their way through such proscribed norms to achieve their own desires. Presenting a wide range of documents from novels, memoirs, literary journals, newspapers, plays, poetry, songs, parlour games, and legal documents, this collection will illuminate a far more diverse set of options available to women in their quest for happiness, and a new understanding of the operations of courtship and flirtation, the "central" concerns of a nineteenth-century woman's life. The volumes will be of interest to scholars of history, literature, gender and cultural studies, with an interest in the nineteenth-century.

Flirtation and Courtship in Nineteenth-Century British Culture - Female Power and the Rules of Courtship (Hardcover): Ghislaine... Flirtation and Courtship in Nineteenth-Century British Culture - Female Power and the Rules of Courtship (Hardcover)
Ghislaine McDayter, John Hunter
R3,640 Discovery Miles 36 400 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is volume two of a three-volume set that brings together a rich collection of primary source materials on flirtation and courtship in the nineteenth-century. Introductory essays and extensive editorial apparatus offer historical and cultural contexts of the materials included Throughout the long nineteenth-century, a woman's life was commonly thought to fall into three discrete developmental stages; personal formation and a gendered education; a young woman's entrance onto the marriage market; and finally her emergence at the apogee of normative femininity as wife and mother. In all three stages of development, there was an unspoken awareness of the duplicity at the heart of this carefully cultivated femininity. What women were taught, no matter their age, was that if you desired anything in life, it behooved you to perform indifference. This meant that for women, the art of flirtation and feigning indifference were viewed as essential survival skills that could guarantee success in life. These three volumes document the many ways in which nineteenth-century women were educated in this seemingly universal wisdom, but just as frequently managed to manipulate, subvert, and navigate their way through such proscribed norms to achieve their own desires. Presenting a wide range of documents from novels, memoirs, literary journals, newspapers, plays, poetry, songs, parlour games, and legal documents, this collection will illuminate a far more diverse set of options available to women in their quest for happiness, and a new understanding of the operations of courtship and flirtation, the "central" concerns of a nineteenth-century woman's life. The volumes will be of interest to scholars of history, literature, gender and cultural studies, with an interest in the nineteenth-century.

Flirtation and Courtship in Nineteenth-Century British Culture - Marriage and Conduct Unbecoming (Hardcover): Ghislaine... Flirtation and Courtship in Nineteenth-Century British Culture - Marriage and Conduct Unbecoming (Hardcover)
Ghislaine McDayter, John Hunter
R3,650 Discovery Miles 36 500 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is volume three of a three-volume set that brings together a rich collection of primary source materials on flirtation and courtship in the nineteenth-century. Introductory essays and extensive editorial apparatus offer historical and cultural contexts of the materials included Throughout the long nineteenth-century, a woman's life was commonly thought to fall into three discrete developmental stages; personal formation and a gendered education; a young woman's entrance onto the marriage market; and finally her emergence at the apogee of normative femininity as wife and mother. In all three stages of development, there was an unspoken awareness of the duplicity at the heart of this carefully cultivated femininity. What women were taught, no matter their age, was that if you desired anything in life, it behooved you to perform indifference. This meant that for women, the art of flirtation and feigning indifference were viewed as essential survival skills that could guarantee success in life. These three volumes document the many ways in which nineteenth-century women were educated in this seemingly universal wisdom, but just as frequently managed to manipulate, subvert, and navigate their way through such proscribed norms to achieve their own desires. Presenting a wide range of documents from novels, memoirs, literary journals, newspapers, plays, poetry, songs, parlour games, and legal documents, this collection will illuminate a far more diverse set of options available to women in their quest for happiness, and a new understanding of the operations of courtship and flirtation, the "central" concerns of a nineteenth-century woman's life. The volumes will be of interest to scholars of history, literature, gender and cultural studies, with an interest in the nineteenth-century.

The Transcendent Character of the Good - Philosophical and Theological Perspectives (Hardcover): Petruschka Schaafsma The Transcendent Character of the Good - Philosophical and Theological Perspectives (Hardcover)
Petruschka Schaafsma
R3,920 Discovery Miles 39 200 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume addresses issues of moral pluralism and polarization by drawing attention to the transcendent character of the good. It probes the history of Christian theology and moral philosophy to investigate the value of this idea and then relates it to contemporary moral issues.

Sacred Mountains of the World (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Edwin Bernbaum Sacred Mountains of the World (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Edwin Bernbaum
R780 R727 Discovery Miles 7 270 Save R53 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

From the Andes to the Himalayas, mountains have an extraordinary power to evoke a sense of the sacred. In the overwhelming wonder and awe that these dramatic features of the landscape awaken, people experience something of deeper significance that imbues their lives with meaning and vitality. Drawing on his extensive research and personal experience as a scholar and climber, Edwin Bernbaum's Sacred Mountains of the World takes the reader on a fascinating journey exploring the role of mountains in the mythologies, religions, history, literature, and art of cultures around the world. Bernbaum delves into the spiritual dimensions of mountaineering and the implications of sacred mountains for environmental and cultural preservation. This beautifully written, evocative book shows how the contemplation of sacred mountains can transform everyday life, even in cities far from the peaks themselves. Thoroughly revised and updated, this new edition considers additional sacred mountains, as well as the impacts of climate change on the sacredness of mountains.

The Routledge Handbook of Religion and Cities (Paperback): Katie Day, Elise M. Edwards The Routledge Handbook of Religion and Cities (Paperback)
Katie Day, Elise M. Edwards
R1,389 Discovery Miles 13 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Like an ecosystem, cities develop, change, thrive, adapt, expand, and contract through the interaction of myriad components. Religion is one of those living parts, shaping and being shaped by urban contexts. The Routledge Handbook of Religion and Cities is an outstanding interdisciplinary reference source to the key topics, problems, and methodologies of this cutting-edge subject. Representing a diverse array of cities and religions, the common analytical approach is ecological and spatial. It is the first collection of its kind and reflects state-of-the-art research focusing on the interaction of religions and their urban contexts. Comprising 29 chapters, by a team of international contributors, the Handbook is divided into three parts: Research methodologies Religious frameworks and ideologies in urban contexts Contemporary issues in religion and cities Within these sections, emerging research and analysis of current dynamics of urban religions are examined, including: housing, economics, and gentrification; sacred ritual and public space; immigration and the refugee crisis; political conflicts and social change; ethnic and religious diversity; urban policy and religion; racial justice; architecture and the built environment; religious art and symbology; religion and urban violence; technology and smart cities; the challenge of climate change for global cities; and religious meaning-making of the city. The Routledge Handbook of Religion and Cities is essential reading for students and researchers in religious studies and urban studies. The Handbook will also be very useful for those in related fields, such as sociology, history, architecture, urban planning, theology, social work, and cultural studies.

The Origins and Ascendancy of the Concert Mass (Paperback): Stephanie Rocke The Origins and Ascendancy of the Concert Mass (Paperback)
Stephanie Rocke
R1,229 Discovery Miles 12 290 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The mass is an extraordinary musical form. Whereas other Western art music genres from medieval times have fallen out of favour, the mass has not merely survived but flourished. A variety of historical forces within religious, secular, and musical arenas saw the mass expand well beyond its origins as a cycle of medieval chants, become concertised and ultimately bifurcate. Even as Western societies moved away from their Christian origins to become the religiously plural and politically secular societies of today, and the Church itself moved in favour of congregational singing, composers continued to compose masses. By the early twentieth century two forms of mass existed: the liturgical mass composed for church services, and the concert mass composed for secular venues. Spanning two millennia, The Origins and Ascendancy of the Concert Mass outlines the origins and meanings of the liturgical texts, defines the concert mass, explains how and why the split occurred, and provides examples that demonstrate composers' gradual appropriation of the genre as a vehicle for personal expression on serious issues. By the end of the twentieth century the concert mass had become a repository for an eclectic range of theological and political ideas.

Coins in Churches - Archaeology, Money and Religious Devotion in Medieval Northern Europe (Hardcover): Svein H. Gullbekk,... Coins in Churches - Archaeology, Money and Religious Devotion in Medieval Northern Europe (Hardcover)
Svein H. Gullbekk, Christoph Kilger, Steinar Kristensen, Hakon Roland
R4,310 Discovery Miles 43 100 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book focuses on the formative period of Church reform in the Middle Ages in Northern Europe, when the Church paved the way for the development of money economy on its own doorstep. Church archaeology provides evidence for patterns of monetary use related to liturgy, church architecture and devotional culture through the centuries. This volume encompasses Alpine European evidence, with emphasis on Gotland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Switzerland, which opens up a new field of research on religion and money for an international audience. Based on 100,000 single finds of coins from the 11th to 18th centuries from 650 Scandinavian churches, the volume offers an in-depth discussion of the concepts of ritual, liturgy and devotional uses of money, monetary space and spiritual economy within the framework of Christendom, the medieval church and church architecture. Written by international scholars, Coins in Churches will be a valuable resource for readers interested in the history of religion, money, the economy, and church architecture in Northern Europe in the Middle Ages.

Spurgeon on Resting in the Promises of God (Paperback): Jason K Allen Spurgeon on Resting in the Promises of God (Paperback)
Jason K Allen
R320 R264 Discovery Miles 2 640 Save R56 (18%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days
The Half Known Life - In Search of Paradise (Hardcover): Pico Iyer The Half Known Life - In Search of Paradise (Hardcover)
Pico Iyer
R668 R503 Discovery Miles 5 030 Save R165 (25%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Teachings of the Church Fathers (Paperback, New ed): John Willis Teachings of the Church Fathers (Paperback, New ed)
John Willis
R652 R561 Discovery Miles 5 610 Save R91 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Sacred Foundations - The Religious and Medieval Roots of the European State (Paperback): Anna M. Grzymala-Busse Sacred Foundations - The Religious and Medieval Roots of the European State (Paperback)
Anna M. Grzymala-Busse
R647 Discovery Miles 6 470 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

How the medieval church drove state formation in Europe Sacred Foundations argues that the medieval church was a fundamental force in European state formation. Existing accounts focus on early modern warfare or contracts between the rulers and the ruled. In contrast, this major study shows that the Catholic Church both competed with medieval monarchs and provided critical templates for governing institutions, the rule of law, and parliaments. The Catholic Church was the most powerful, wealthiest, and best-organized political actor in the Middle Ages. Starting in the eleventh century, the papacy fought for the autonomy of the church, challenging European rulers and then claiming authority over people, territory, and monarchs alike. Anna Grzymala-Busse demonstrates how the church shaped distinct aspects of the European state. Conflicts with the papacy fragmented territorial authority in Europe for centuries to come, propagating urban autonomy and ideas of sovereignty. Thanks to its organizational advantages and human capital, the church also developed the institutional precedents adopted by rulers across Europe-from chanceries and taxation to courts and councils. Church innovations made possible both the rule of law and parliamentary representation. Bringing to light a wealth of historical evidence about papal conflict, excommunications, and ecclesiastical institutions, Sacred Foundations reveals how the challenge and example of powerful religious authorities gave rise to secular state institutions and galvanized state capacity.

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