The Prayer Life of Peasant Communities in Late Medieval Sweden: A Contrast of Ideals and Practices - Hardcover

Aldrin, Viktor

9780773415430: The Prayer Life of Peasant Communities in Late Medieval Sweden: A Contrast of Ideals and Practices

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0773415432 ISBN 13: 9780773415430

Publisher: Edwin Mellen Pr, 2011

The aim of this study has been to identify, explain and delineate praying among peasant communities in late medieval Sweden. Four aspects have been examined through the perspectives of ideals and practices, namely the standards of prayer, devotional prayer, prayer in times of need and prayer cultures. Ways to maintain the prayer cultures were through mnemonic techniques, and indulgences stipulating and confirming prayers used or to be used in connection with certain churches, days and places within the churches. The prayer life of those belonging to peasant communities was both elaborate and full of nuances.

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About the Author:

Dr. Viktor Aldrin lectures on the subjects of Religious Studies and Theology with special focus on the History of Christianity at the Department of Literature, the History of Ideas and Religion at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. He received his Doctor of Theology diploma at the University of Gothenburg.

Review:

"... an ambitious contribution to Swedish research on Late Medieval religious life. It utilizes appropriate theoretical perspectives, a wide range of sources and relevant scholarly publications from both Sweden and abroad. The author has a sound critical sense, clearly distinguishing between ideals and actual, proved practices." (Prof Stephan Borgehammer Lunds University)"

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