Medieval Saints and Their Sins : A New History of the Middle Ages Through Saints and Their Stories.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Daly, Luke.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christian saints.

Middle Ages.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (242 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2024.

Summary:

Medieval Saints and their Sins by Luke Daly provides a new historical perspective on the Middle Ages through the lens of saints and their stories. The book explores the complex relationship between faith, religion, and society during this period, examining how saints served as symbols of the socio-political climate of the time. Daly reflects on his personal experiences with religion and pilgrimage, offering insights into the historical significance of sites like Walsingham. The book aims to understand the evolution of religious institutions and the roles of saints as microcosms of historical events and themes. Written for those interested in medieval history and religious studies, it delves into the interactions between secular and religious life, the impact of saints on medieval society, and the lasting influence of these figures on cultural and religious practices. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright

Contents

Introduction: Faith, Pilgrimage, Saints

Part I: New Beginnings

Chapter 1 A Man Between Two Worlds

Chapter 2 Rome Questions, Byzantine Answers

Chapter 3 Caliphs, Iconoclasts and Usurpers

Chapter 4 Heresy on The Fringes of Christendom

Chapter 5 Martyrdom and Paganism

Part II: The Golden Age

Chapter 6 Secularity vs Sanctity

Chapter 7 Out with the Old, In with the New

Chapter 8 The Age of Intellect

Chapter 9 A Unified Faith

Chapter 10 The Golden Age of Saints

Chapter 11 From Saint to Sinner

Part III: The Fall

Chapter 12 Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire

Chapter 13 A Rift with Rome

Chapter 14 Heresy and Revolution

Chapter 15 Apostle of the Americas

Chapter 16 Forbidden Friendships

Chapter 17 The End of Sainthood

Further Reading

Index

Back cover.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781399050661

1399050664

9781399050647

1399050648

OCLC:

1443083620