The Use and Abuse of Sacred Places in Late Medieval Towns (Paperback)

Church buildings dominated the medieval towns. Higher and stronger than most buildings in town, they offered a venue for various kinds of activities. Primarily the faithful flocked towards the churches to attend masses. However, the use of sacred places was not restricted to religion. Secular authorities, the ruler, the town government, the trades or guilds also made use of these ecclesiastical buildings for practical or socio-political reasons. As such the sacred places were perceived to lend a kind of sacral aura to all proceedings taking place inside. Apart from a mere enumeration and description of the different uses eleven scholars explain why these sacred places were such appreciated venues for various kinds of secular activities, and why some churches and monasteries were more popular than others.

General

Imprint:	Leuven University Press
Country of origin:	Belgium
Series:	Mediaevalia Lovaniensia
Release date:	June 2006
First published:	June 2006
Editors:	Marjan De Smet • Paul Trio
Dimensions:	238 x 168 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	258
ISBN-13:	978-90-5867-519-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian worship > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian worship > General Books > Christianity > Christian Worship Promotions
LSN:	90-5867-519-X
Barcode:	9789058675194

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