Pilgrimage to Rome in the Middle Ages Continuity and Change; Studies in the History of Medieval Religion Volume XIII

Debra J. Birch

ISBN 10: 0851156363 / ISBN 13: 9780851156361

Published by The Boydell Press, 1998

About this Item

The red cloth boards with gilt lettering on the spine and the 238 pages of this volume are unmarked. There is an additional page to the book which lists the other publications in the series, Studies in the History of Medieval Religion. This volume is number XIII(13) in the series. The copyright page has the "First Published 1998" statement and no other printings noted and in the listing of books in the series, the last one is XII, thus it is presumed to be a First Edition of this publication. The dust wrapper has two small tears and has light sunning at the spine. The tears are located at the fold from the front panel to the front flap and along the upper edge of the back panel. The dust jacket is currently protected by a clear removable cover.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Pilgrimage to Rome in the Middle Ages Continuity and Change; Studies in the History of Medieval Religion Volume XIII
• Publisher: The Boydell Press
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0851156363
• ISBN 13: 9780851156361
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
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Synopsis

Rome was one of the major pilgrim destinations in the Middle Ages. The belief that certain objects and places were a focus of holiness where pilgrims could come closer to God had a long history in Christian tradition, echoed by the view of life itself as a pilgrimage, so that the earthly journey became a substitute for getting to heaven. In the case of Rome, the pilgrimage tradition developed around Rome's two important martyrs, Christ's apostles Peter and Paul. So strong were the city's associations with these apostles that pilgrimage to Rome was often referred to as pilgrimage to the threshold of the apostles.

About the Author

DEBRA BIRCH is assistant secretary at the Institute of Historical Research.