Belief and Unbelief in Medieval Europe Prof. John H. Arnold (Professor, Birkbeck, University of London)

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Exactly what role did religion play in Europe in the Middle Ages?; Was medieval society really as devout as we think?; John Arnold looks beneath the surface and finds a much more complex and interesting picture than conventional wisdom suggests.

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Belief and Unbelief in Medieval Europe Prof. John H. Arnold (Professor, Birkbeck, University of London)

Religion in medieval Europe was hugely important, and impinged upon the most mundane transactions and everyday experiences. But was the period a uniform 'Age of Faith'? By focussing on the ordinary laity, this fascinating account unlocks the multiple meanings of religion, asking how it functioned and with what effects. Holiness, piety and belief are explained and contextualized, as are heresy, dissent and superstition. The themes explored include religious acculturation, community, intercession and Christian identity as well as occasions of unbelief and lay people's rejection of the Church's message. This study deftly uncovers the meanings and struggles that lay below the smooth surface of medieval religious observance for the modern reader.

Belief and Unbelief in Medieval Europe Bewertungen

'... by focusing on the laity over and extended period of time, he is able to highlight the multiple meanings, functions and even levels of religious belief (or unbelief) in medieval society. In so doing, Arnold presents a much more complicated picture of the so-called 'Age of Faith', and one which will be welcomed by specialist and student audiences alike.' The Journal of the Historical Association 'This is an ambitious book. In it, John H. Arnold presents a new and challenging way of interpreting the history of lay religious practices between 1000 and 1500 and the ways in which those practices interacted with the official positions of the church hierarchy.' H-France Review

Über Prof. John H. Arnold (Professor, Birkbeck, University of London)

John H. Arnold is Professor of Medieval History at Birkbeck College, University of London. He is also the successful author of History: A Very Short Introduction.

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GOR013868247

ISBN 13

9780340807866

ISBN 10

0340807865

Titel

Belief and Unbelief in Medieval Europe Prof. John H. Arnold (Professor, Birkbeck, University of London)

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Prof. John H. Arnold (Professor, Birkbeck, University of London)

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Datum

2005-06-30

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328

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