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Living with the Dead in the Middle Ages (Paperback)
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Whereas modern societies tend to banish the dead from the world of
the living, medieval men and women accorded them a vital role in
the community. The saints counted most prominently as potential
intercessors before God, but the ordinary dead as well were called
upon to aid the living, and even to participate in the negotiation
of political disputes. In this book, the distinguished medievalist
Patrick J. Geary shows how exploring the complex relations between
the living and dead can broaden our understanding of the political,
economic, and cultural history of medieval Europe. Geary has
brought together for this volume twelve of his most influential
essays. They address such topics as the development of saints'
cults and of the concept of sacred space; the integration of
saints' cults into the lives of ordinary people; patterns of relic
circulation; and the role of the dead in negotiating the claims and
counterclaims of various interest groups. Also included are two
case studies of communities that enlisted new patron saints to
solve their problems. Throughout, Geary demonstrates that, by
reading actions, artifacts, and rituals on an equal footing with
texts, we can better grasp the otherness of past societies.
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