Bintley, Michael D.J.
Trees in the Religions of Early Medieval England
- ISBN 13:
- 9781783273010
- author:
- Bintley, Michael D.J.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The Boydell Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 206
- Dimensions:
- 23.39 x 15.6 x 1.12 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Trees in the Religions of Early Medieval England by Michael Bintley The significance of trees in Anglo-Saxon material culture and religion is explored in this book, drawing on sources from archaeology and written texts. The author reveals that trees played a crucial role in early English Christianity, potentially mediating the transition between ancient beliefs and the new faith. The book examines the characteristics of sacred trees in England, which can be determined from insular contexts alone, independent of comparative evidence from culturally related peoples. This suggests the existence of traditions comparable to those found in Scandinavia and Germany. The use of tree symbolism helped early English Christians understand the connections between their ancestors' beliefs and the appearance of similar objects in the Old Testament. By studying the literary evidence from England and Scandinavia, the author sheds light on a shared tradition of associations between the bodies of humans, trees, and other plant-life. This book provides a unique insight into the role of trees in early English Christianity and their connections to the wider cultural heritage of the region.
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