Description
Book SynopsisThis book provides a wide-ranging collection of original source material that covers the history of medieval religion from the fall of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance.
Easy to read and accessible to students, with introductions to each section explaining the main themes and issues raised, it provides coverage of the key elements of the history of the Western Church in the period, including:
- the Papacy
- saints
- monastic orders
- popular piety and devotion
- sections on the Eastern Church, Judaism, Islam and Mysticism.
The texts selected are arranged clearly in chronological order and each one is introduced by a brief editorial note to provide context. Medieval Religion also includes a comprehensive further reading section.
Trade Review'this is a book worth having, a wonderful resource for students and scholars' - International Review of Biblical Studies, Germany
'Medieval Religion is a welcome addition to the ranks of thematic collections of primary sources. Overall, the volume provides an engaging and wide-ranging introduction to the rich variety of religious experience in the Middle Ages, and both students and tutors should be able to find new and interesting material in its selection of texts' - International Medieval Bibliography
Table of Contents1. Background: The Mediterranean World and its Religions 2. The Creation of Christendom 3. Saints 4. Monks and Nuns 5. The Papacy 6. The Clergy 7. Theology and the Sacraments 8. Popular Religion: Pilgrimage 9. Popular Religion: Mass Movements 10. Popular Religion: Devotion and Folk Religion 11. Magic and Heresy 12. Islam 13. The Eastern Church 14. Judaism 15. Mysticism
