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English Medieval Shrines

Paperback • 2016 • 1. edition

English Medieval Shrines

By John Crook

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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 in order to protect these relics and yet to show off their spiritual worth, at the same time allowing pilgrims limited access to them. English Medieval Shrines traces the development of such structures, from the earliest cult activities at saintly tombs in the late Roman e...Show more

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9781783270934

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Boydell & Brewer Ltd

Published year

2016

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1

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English Medieval Shrines

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Paperback

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