Crook, John
English Medieval Shrines English Medieval Shrines
- ISBN 13:
- 9781783270934
- author:
- Crook, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Boydell & Brewer, Limited
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 6.80(w) x 9.50(h) x 1.30(d)
- Genre:
- History Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
English Medieval Shrines explores the fascinating world of medieval shrines, which reached their peak during the Middle Ages. This cult of saints was intensely physical, with pilgrims believing that saints were present in their bodily remains left on earth. To protect these relics and showcase their spiritual significance, medieval shrines were built, offering limited access to devotees. The book traces the development of such structures from late Roman activities at saintly tombs, through Merovingian Gaul and the Carolingian Empire, to Anglo-Saxon England and the great shrines of the 14th and 15th centuries. A major focus is on the cults of saints in medieval England, including famous figures like St Cuthbert, St Swithun, and St Thomas Becket, as well as lesser-known saints such as St Eanswyth of Folkestone and St Ecgwine of Evesham. John Crook, an independent architectural historian and photographer, provides a comprehensive exploration of the major saints cults in medieval England. With his expertise, this book offers a definitive study of the subject, shedding light on the intricate and fascinating world of English medieval shrines.
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