We a good story
Quick delivery in the UK

Emotion and Devotion

- The Meaning of Mary in Medieval Religious Cultures

About Emotion and Devotion

In Emotion and Devotion Miri Rubin explores the craft of the historian through a series of studies of medieval religious cultures. In three original chapters she approaches the medieval figure of the Virgin Mary with the aim of unravelling meaning and experience. Hymns and miracle tales, altarpieces and sermons ¿ a wide range of sources from many European regions ¿ are made to reveal the creativity and richness which they elicited in medieval people, women and men, clergy and laity, people of status and riches as well as those of modest means.

Show more
  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9789639776364
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 130
  • Published:
  • March 9, 2009
  • Dimensions:
  • 202x152x11 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 186 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 18, 2024

Description of Emotion and Devotion

In Emotion and Devotion Miri Rubin explores the craft of the historian through a series of studies of medieval religious cultures. In three original chapters she approaches the medieval figure of the Virgin Mary with the aim of unravelling meaning and experience. Hymns and miracle tales, altarpieces and sermons ¿ a wide range of sources from many European regions ¿ are made to reveal the creativity and richness which they elicited in medieval people, women and men, clergy and laity, people of status and riches as well as those of modest means.

User ratings of Emotion and Devotion



Find similar books
The book Emotion and Devotion can be found in the following categories:

Join thousands of book lovers

Sign up to our newsletter and receive discounts and inspiration for your next reading experience.