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Hagiography and the Cult of Saints

- The Diocese of Orleans, 800-1200

About Hagiography and the Cult of Saints

This is a study of the place of patron saints in Frankish society during the Carolingian and early Capetian periods. The book focuses on the composition of works in praise of dead holy people - hagiography - and the veneration of their physical remains - the cult of saints.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780521023429
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 364
  • Published:
  • November 24, 2005
  • Dimensions:
  • 218x141x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 486 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: July 12, 2024

Description of Hagiography and the Cult of Saints

This is a study of the place of patron saints in Frankish society during the Carolingian and early Capetian periods. The book focuses on the composition of works in praise of dead holy people - hagiography - and the veneration of their physical remains - the cult of saints.

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