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English Medieval Shrines (Boydell Studies in Medieval Art and Architecture)
English Medieval Shrines - Boydell Studies in Medieval Art and Architecture
Author: John Crook
The cult of saints is one of the most fascinating manifestations of medieval piety. It was intensely physical; saints were believed to be present in the bodily remains that they had left on earth. Medieval shrines were created inorder to protect these relics and yet to show off their spiritual worth, at the same time allowing pilgrims limited ac...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781783270934
ISBN-10: 1783270934
Publication Date: 3/17/2016
Pages: 368
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Publisher: Boydell Press
Book Type: Paperback
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