Items related to The Rise Of Magic In Early Medieval Europe (Clarendon...
Synopsis
This is a study of magic in western Europe in the early Middle Ages. Valerie Flint explores its practice and belief in Christian society, and examines the problems raised by so-called 'pagan survivals' and superstition'. She unravels the complex processes at work in the early medieval Christian church to show how the rejection of non-Christian magic came to be tempered by a more accommodating attitude: confrontation was replaced by negotiation, and certain practices previously condemned were not merely accepted, but actively encouraged. The forms of magic which were retained, as well as those the church set out to obliterate, are carefully analysed. The 'superstitions' condemned at the Reformation are shown to be, in origin, rational and intelligent concessions intended to reconcile coexisting cultures. Dr. Flint explores the sophisticated cultural and religious compromise achieved by the church in this period. This is a scholarly and challenging book, which makes a major contribution to the study of the Christianization of Europe.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
Flint's thesis is both significant and provocative ... a big, beautifully written, and wonderfully learned book. * The Higher *
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for The Rise Of Magic In Early Medieval Europe (Clarendon...
Stock Image
The Rise Of Magic In Early Medieval Europe
Seller: Grey Matter Books, Hadley, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Text is unmarked; pages are bright, though the page edges are age toned and foxed. Previous owner's signature in pen inside the front cover. Binding is sturdy. Covers show just a little wear around the corners. The spine is faded. 452pp. Seller Inventory # 064453
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Rise Of Magic In Early Medieval Europe (Clarendon Paperbacks)
Seller: Labyrinth Books, Princeton, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 216122
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Rise Of Magic In Early Medieval Europe (Clarendon Paperbacks)
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR005122375
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
The Rise of Magic in Early Medieval Europe (Clarendon Paperbacks)
Published by
Clarendon Press, London, 1991
ISBN 10: 0198205228
ISBN 13: 9780198205227
Used
Soft cover
First Edition
Seller: St Paul's Bookshop P.B.F.A., Peterborough, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition 1991. Softback copy. Generally in near-fine condition, despite slight flaws (i.e. faded spine; ex-owner's nameplate affixed to blank front endpaper). Seller Inventory # 046176
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Rise of Magic in Early Medieval Europe
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 1556837-n
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
The Rise of Magic in Early Medieval Europe
Print on DemandSeller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9780198205227
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller Image
Rise of Magic in Early Medieval Europe
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 1556837
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
The Rise of Magic in Early Medieval Europe
Print on DemandSeller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9780198205227
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
The Rise Of Magic In Early Medieval Europe (Clarendon Paperbacks)
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. In. Seller Inventory # ria9780198205227_new
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller Image
Rise of Magic in Early Medieval Europe
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 1556837-n
Quantity: Over 20 available