Religion and Devotion in Europe, c.1215– c.1515 (Cambridge Medieval Textbooks) - Softcover

Swanson, Robert N.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521379504 ISBN 13: 9780521379502

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1995

Synopsis

This is the first one-volume survey in English of religion and devotion in Europe between 1215 and 1515. Intended primarily as a student textbook, it provides essential background for a proper appreciation of medieval Western society. Avoiding the history of institutional structures, the book concentrates on the spirituality that the medieval Church sought to promulgate and control. Its thematic structure provides accessible surveys of major themes, and addresses recent debates about key aspects of medieval Catholicism.

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Book Description:

The first one-volume survey in English of medieval religion and devotion concentrates on the spirituality that the church sought to promulgate and control. Its thematic structure provides access to major themes in medieval Catholicism as well as subjects of recent debates.

Review:

"...a graceful and evocative account of those matters that is well suited for use in advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate courses in medieval history and the history of religion....His account draws upon a wide range of narrative and documentary evidence, as well as literary and artistic artifacts from the period he surveys." James A. Brundage, History

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0521379504
• ISBN 13: 9780521379502
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 396