English Medieval Shrines

by John Crook

Book Overview

Survey of the growth and development of the magnificent shrines which reached their apogee during the middle ages.

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1783270934
• ISBN13: 9781783270934
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: Boydell Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.8" x 9.5"