James Palmer
The Apocalypse in the Early Middle Ages
- ISBN 13:
- 9781107449091
- author:
- James Palmer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 268
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.5 x 22.8 cm
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Vikings, Dark Ages, Medieval Europe 501-1500
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Apocalypse in the Early Middle Ages by James Palmer This groundbreaking study explores the impact of apocalyptic ideas on church and society in the Latin West between the 4th and 11th centuries. Palmer draws on evidence from various regions, including late antiquity, the Frankish kingdoms, and Byzantium, to reveal the significance of apocalyptic thought in shaping mainstream political ideologies and religious reform. Palmer's work challenges prevailing views on the role of apocalyptic ideas in medieval society, offering a fresh perspective on heresy, the Antichrist, and the relationship between eschatology and apocalypticism. The book provides a comprehensive survey of medieval apocalyptic thought, reassessing the works of influential figures such as Augustine, Gregory of Tours, and Charlemagne. By examining the apocalyptic legacy of this period, Palmer sheds new light on the complex and often contentious world of medieval religion and society.
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