Steve Boardman
Saints' Cults in the Celtic World
- ISBN 13:
- 9781843838456
- author:
- Steve Boardman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Boydell Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 234
- Dimensions:
- 156mm X 234mm
- Genre:
- History of Christianity, British History - General & Miscellaneous
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Saints' cults played a significant role in the medieval world, and this collection of studies examines their operation across cultural boundaries.
From the sixth to the sixteenth centuries, saints' cults flourished in the British Isles and Ireland, shaping the identities of various polities and cultures. This book explores the factors that allowed these cults to prosper, particularly in northern Britain, where devotional interests connected different groups and cultural identities.
Contributors from various fields examine the significance of saints' cults in insular contexts as well as their development into pan-European devotions, such as those surrounding St Brendan, The Three Kings, or St George. This collection provides a nuanced understanding of the complex relationships between culture, politics, and religion during this period.
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