Hamilton, Sarah
Church and People in the Medieval West, 900-1200 (The Medieval World)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780582772809
- author:
- Hamilton, Sarah
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Pearson Education Limited
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 17 x 23.3 x 2.4 centimeters (0.6
- Genre:
- History, General, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Church and People in the Medieval West, 900-1200 explores the central role of the church in medieval society, examining its impact on everyday life and the underlying theories that shaped its practices.
This comprehensive textbook covers a range of topics, including pastoral reform, popular religion, monasticism, and heresy, set against the backdrop of the central middle ages. Suitable for undergraduate courses and those returning to the subject, it offers a fresh approach to understanding the medieval world.
By examining the meaning of religious belief in the medieval period, this book provides a nuanced understanding of the time, shedding light on the complexities of the era.