"Envisaging Heaven in the Middle Ages" considers medieval notions
of heaven in theological and mystical writings; in visions of the
otherworld; and in medieval arts such as drama, poetry, music and
vernacular literature.
The volume considers the influence of images and visions of heaven
on the secular literature by some of the greatest writers of the
period, such as Chretien de Troyes and Chaucer. The coherence and
beauty of these notions make heaven one of the most impressive
medieval cathedrals of the mind.
The book shows that the idea of heaven in the Middle Ages was as
varied as those who wrote about it, and reveals the extent to which
the Christian afterlife was (as it is today) a projection of human
hopes and fears.
The book also reveals the extent to which the Christian afterlife
was (as it is today) a projection of human hopes and fears. Because
"the reality" of heaven was one based on speculation, as well as
fancy, medieval heavens were products both of ingenious thought and
of creative, wishful imagination.
With contributions from such experts as Peter Dronke, Robin
Kirkpatrick, Peter Meredith, Bernard McGinn, Barbara Newman and
A.C. Spearing, this collection will be essential reading for all
those interested in medieval religion and culture.
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