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The Cult of the Saints: Its Rise and Function in Latin Christianity, Enlarged Edition
The Cult of the Saints Its Rise and Function in Latin Christianity Enlarged Edition
Author: Peter Brown
In this groundbreaking work, Peter Brown explores how the worship of saints and their corporeal remains became central to religious life in Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire. During this period, earthly remnants served as a heavenly connection, and their veneration is a fascinating window into the cultural mood of a region in tra...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780226175263
ISBN-10: 022617526X
Publication Date: 11/5/2014
Pages: 224
Edition: Enlarged
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Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Book Type: Paperback
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