Excerpt from Hansische Geschichtsblätter: Jahrgang 1888
Die Bruderschaften sind bekanntlich Vereinigungen von Geistlichen oder Laien beziehentlich von beiden zusammen, zunächst zu religiösen Zwecken, und haben Zapperts Unter suchungen zufolge angelsächsischen Ursprung'. Zu den anfang lichen Zwecken, dem gemeinsamen Gebet für die lebenden und Seelenmessen ftir die verstorbenen Mitglieder, kamen im Laufe der Zeit andere hinzu vornehmlich kirchliche und wohlthätige, aber auch gesellige und selbst gewerbliche. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive exploration of the Bartholomäus Brotherhood of German merchants in 16th-century Lisbon. The Brotherhood was a central hub for the German community in Portugal, providing religious, social, and economic support. The author draws on a wealth of primary sources, including charters, correspondence, and financial records, to illuminate the Brotherhood's origins, organization, and role in the lives of its members. The work provides valuable insights into the commercial, religious, and cultural dynamics of a major European trading city during the early modern period. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781390264814_0
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