Holy bones, holy dust : how relics shaped the history of Medieval Europe / / Charles Freeman.
Relics were everywhere in medieval society. Saintly morsels such as bones, hair, teeth, blood, milk, and clothes, and items like the Crown of Thorns were thought to bring the believer closer to the saint, who might intercede with God on his or her behalf. This book presents an illustrated exploratio...
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| Year of Publication: | 2011 |
| Language: | English |
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| Physical Description: | xv, 306 p. :; maps. |
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| Summary: | Relics were everywhere in medieval society. Saintly morsels such as bones, hair, teeth, blood, milk, and clothes, and items like the Crown of Thorns were thought to bring the believer closer to the saint, who might intercede with God on his or her behalf. This book presents an illustrated exploration of 1000 years of holy relics across Europe. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-296) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780300125719 (cl alk. paper) 0300125712 (cl alk. paper) 9780300166590 (electronic bk.) |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | Charles Freeman. |