Robert Bartlett
Why Can the Dead Do Such Great Things?: Saints and Worshippers from the Martyrs to the Reformation
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691169682
- author:
- Robert Bartlett
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 808
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 14.5 x 4.6 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Anglo-Saxon 500-1000
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The cult of saints has been a defining feature of Christianity since its earliest days. This sweeping history explores the fascinating story of veneration of the holy dead from the second-century martyrs to the Protestant Reformation. From miracles and relics to pilgrimages and shrines, Robert Bartlett examines all aspects of the saints' role in Christian life. The book delves into the significance of saints' bodies and body parts, and how these relics were treated with special care. By tracing the routes, dangers, and rewards of pilgrimage, as well as the impact on everyday life, Bartlett offers an unmatched examination of this intriguing part of religious history. A comprehensive account that sheds light on the complex and multifaceted world of saints, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the Christian cult of the saints.
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