ISBN: 9780691008622

Furta Sacra. --C. N. L. Brooke, History "Geary is at his best in unraveling the tangled accounts of individual thefts to suggest the reasons for their occurrence and in describing the cen… More...

Furta Sacra. --C. N. L. Brooke, History "Geary is at his best in unraveling the tangled accounts of individual thefts to suggest the reasons for their occurrence and in describing the central role of saints and their relics in this age. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Furta Sacra by Patrick J. Geary To obtain sacred relics, medieval monks plundered tombs, avaricious merchants raided churches, and relic-mongers scoured the Roman catacombs. In a revised edition of Furta Sacra, Patrick Geary considers the social and cultural context for these acts, asking how the relics were perceived and why the thefts met with the approval of medieval Christians. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description To obtain sacred relics, medieval monks plundered tombs, avaricious merchants raided churches, and relic-mongers scoured the Roman catacombs. In a revised edition of Furta Sacra, Patrick Geary considers the social and cultural context for these acts, asking how the relics were perceived and why the thefts met with the approval of medieval Christians. Author Biography Patrick J. Geary is Professor of History at the University of Florida. Table of Contents *Frontmatter, pg. i*Contents, pg. vii*Preface to the 1990 Edition, pg. ix*Preface, pg. xi*Abbreviations, pg. xv*CHAPTER ONE. Relics and Saints in the Central Middle Ages, pg. 1*CHAPTER TWO. The Cult of Relics in Carolingian Europe, pg. 28*CHAPTER THREE. The Professionals, pg. 44*CHAPTER FOUR. Monastic Thefts, pg. 56*CHAPTER FIVE. Urban Thefts, pg. 87*CHAPTER SIX. Justifications, pg. 108*CHAPTER SEVEN. Conclusions, pg. 129*APPENDIX A: Critique of Texts, pg. 135*APPENDIX B: Handlist of Relic Thefts, pg. 149*Notes, pg. 157*Bibliography, pg. 185*Index, pg. 211 Review "[This] is a superb book, original and immaculate in scholarship, elegant in style and though."--R. I. Moore, Times Higher Education Supplement "A shrewd, interesting, and helpful study."--C. N. L. Brooke, History "Geary is at his best in unraveling the tangled accounts of individual thefts to suggest the reasons for their occurrence and in describing the central role of saints and their relics in this age. His exposition of the medieval view that saints resided with and participated actively in the affairs of the communities possessing their relics is essential to understanding the function of saints in this society and the desire of communities to steal or, as he argues, to 'kidnap' them."--John M. McCulloh, American Historical Review "This is a fascinating study of a medieval way of thinking which in certain circumstances countenanced thefts of sacred relics from tombs, churches, and Roman catacombs... Furta Sacra is a truly impressive history shedding much light on a difficult dimension of popular Christian piety in another age."--Michael Connors, Church History Long Description To obtain sacred relics, medieval monks plundered tombs, avaricious merchants raided churches, and relic-mongers scoured the Roman catacombs. In a revised edition of Furta Sacra, Patrick Geary considers the social and cultural context for these acts, asking how the relics were perceived and why the thefts met with the approval of medieval Christians. Review Quote [This] is a superb book, original and immaculate in scholarship, elegant in style and though. -- R. I. Moore, Times Higher Education Supplement Details ISBN0691008620 Author Patrick J. Geary Short Title FURTA SACRA REV/E Publisher Princeton University Press Series Princeton Paperbacks Language English ISBN-10 0691008620 ISBN-13 9780691008622 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 364.162 Year 1991 Imprint Princeton University Press Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Illustrations index, bibliography Birth 1948 Residence US Affiliation Medieval Institute, University of Notre Dame Pages 248 Translated from English Subtitle Thefts of Relics in the Central Middle Ages - Revised Edition DOI 10.1604/9780691008622 UK Release Date 1991-02-21 NZ Release Date 1991-02-21 US Release Date 1991-02-21 Edition Description Revised edition Publication Date 1991-02-21 Alternative 9780691052618 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 1991-04-30 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:137597014; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780691008622, Book Title: Furta Sacra, EAN: 9780691008622, Publication Year: 1991, Type: Textbook, Format: Paperback, Language: English, Publication Name: Furta Sacra: Thefts of Relics in the Central Middle Ages-Revised Edition, Item Height: 216mm, Item Width: 140mm, Subject: History, Item Weight: 28g, Number of Pages: 248 Pages, Princeton University Press<

1991, ISBN: 9780691008622

Princeton University Press, Taschenbuch, Auflage: Reprint,Subsequent, 236 Seiten, Publiziert: 1991-02-01T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: 9780691008622, 0.06 kg, Verkaufsra… More...

Princeton University Press, Taschenbuch, Auflage: Reprint,Subsequent, 236 Seiten, Publiziert: 1991-02-01T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: 9780691008622, 0.06 kg, Verkaufsrang: 1411591, Sozialwissenschaft, Kategorien, Bücher, Allgemein, Europa, Geschichte nach Ländern, Politik & Geschichte, Mittelalter, Epochen, Taschenbücher, Textbooks, Fremdsprachige Bücher, Englische Bücher, 7c9a6c79-19ea-4dea-90da-d7d47042d341_2301, 7c9a6c79-19ea-4dea-90da-d7d47042d341_0, Arborist Merchandising Root, Princeton University Press, 1991<