"Medieval Christianity in Practice" provides readers with a
sweeping look at the religious practices of the European Middle
Ages. Comprising forty-two selections from primary source
materials--each translated with an introduction and commentary by a
specialist in the field--the collection illustrates the religious
cycles, rituals, and experiences that gave meaning to medieval
Christian individuals and communities.
This volume of Princeton Readings in Religions assembles sources
reflecting different genres, regions, and styles, including prayer
books, chronicles, diaries, liturgical books, sermons, hagiography,
and handbooks for the laity and clergy. The texts represent the
practices through which Christians conducted their individual,
family, and community lives, and explores such life-cycle events as
birth, confirmation, marriage, sickness, death, and burial. The
texts also document religious practices related to themes of work,
parish life, and devotions, as well as power and authority.
Enriched by expert analysis and suggestions for further reading,
"Medieval Christianity in Practice" gives students and general
readers alike the necessary background and foundations for an
appreciation of the creativity and multiplicity of medieval
Christian religious culture.
General
Imprint: |
Princeton University Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Princeton Readings in Religions |
Release date: |
August 2009 |
First published: |
2009 |
Editors: |
Miri Rubin
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Dimensions: |
235 x 152 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
368 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-691-09059-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Earth & environment >
Geography >
General
|
LSN: |
0-691-09059-9 |
Barcode: |
9780691090597 |
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