The Rise of Magic in Early Medieval Europe (Paperback, New Ed)

This is a study of magic in western Europe in the early Middle Ages. Valerie Flint explores its practice and belief in Christian society, and examines the problems raised by so-called `pagan survivals' and superstition'. She unravels the complex processes at work in the early medieval Christian church to show how the rejection of non-Christian magic came to be tempered by a more accommodating attitude: confrontation was replaced by negotiation, and certain practices previously condemned were not merely accepted, but actively encouraged. The forms of magic which were retained, as well as those the church set out to obliterate, are carefully analysed. The `superstitions' condemned at the Reformation are shown to be, in origin, rational and intelligent concessions intended to reconcile coexisting cultures. Dr Flint explores the sophisticated cultural and religious compromise achieved by the church in this period. This is a scholarly and challenging book, which makes a major contribution to the study of the Christianization of Europe.

General

Imprint:	Clarendon Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Clarendon Paperbacks
Release date:	May 1994
Authors:	Valerie I.J. Flint (Professor of History)
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	466
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-820522-7
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > History of ideas, intellectual history Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > Occult studies > Magic, alchemy & hermetic thought Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > Occult studies > Magic, alchemy & hermetic thought Promotions
LSN:	0-19-820522-8
Barcode:	9780198205227

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