Kevin Madigan

Medieval Christianity: A New History

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ISBN 13:: 9780300216776
author:: Kevin Madigan
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Yale University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 512
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.5 x 2.5 cm
Genre:: History, Britain & Ireland, Anglo-Saxon 500-1000
Condition:: New
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A new history of medieval Christianity offers a fresh perspective on this complex and often misunderstood period. Spanning 500 to 1500 CE, this narrative history integrates familiar themes with new approaches, including the role of women in Christianity, relationships among Christians, Jews, and Muslims, and the experiences of ordinary parishioners. The book explores traditional topics such as the evolution and decline of papal power, heresy, sanctity, and pilgrimage, while also examining the impact of asceticism, devotion, and worship. With over 40 photographs of physical remains, this guide promises to be a valuable resource for understanding a historical era that continues to shape our world today. By integrating multiple perspectives and approaches, Madigan provides a comprehensive and engaging history of medieval Christianity, shedding new light on an often-overlooked period in Western history.

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