Marriage in Medieval England
Marriage in Medieval England

Author: Conor McCarthy

Publisher: Boydell Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9781843831020

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A survey of attitudes to marriage as represented in medieval legal and literary texts. Medieval marriage has been widely discussed, and this book gives a brief and accessible overview of an important subject. It covers the entire medieval period, and engages with a wide range of primary sources, both legal and literary. It draws particular attention to local English legislation and practice, and offers some new readings of medieval English literary texts, including Beowulf, the works of Chaucer, Langland's Piers Plowman, the Book of Margery Kempe and the Paston Letters. Focusing on a number of key themes important across the period, individual chapters discuss the themes of consent, property, alliance, love, sex, family, divorce and widowhood. CONOR MCCARTHY gained his PhD from Trinity College Dublin.

Women Pilgrims in Late Medieval England
Women Pilgrims in Late Medieval England

Author: Susan S. Morrison

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2002-11-01

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 1134737629

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This thought-provoking book explores medieval perceptions of pilgrimage, gender and space. It examines real life evidence for the widespread presence of women pilgrims, as well as secular and literary texts concerning pilgrimage and women pilgrims represented in the visual arts. Women pilgrims were inextricably linked with sexuality and their presence on the pilgrimage trails was viewed as tainting sacred space.

Death, life, and religious change in Scottish towns c. 1350–1560
Death, life, and religious change in Scottish towns c. 1350–1560

Author: Mairi Cowan

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Published: 2021-06-15

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 1526162903

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Death, life, and religious change in Scottish towns c. 1350-1560 examines lay religious culture in Scottish towns between the Black Death and the Protestant Reformation. It looks at what the living did to influence the dead and how the dead were believed to influence the living in turn; it explores the ways in which townspeople asserted their individual desires in the midst of overlapping communities; and it considers both continuities and changes, highlighting the Catholic Reform movement that reached Scottish towns before the Protestant Reformation took hold. Students and scholars of Scottish history and of medieval and early modern history more broadly will find in this book a new approach to the religious culture of Scottish towns between 1350 and 1560, one that interprets the evidence in the context of a time when Europe experienced first a flourishing of medieval religious devotion and then the sterner discipline of early modern Reform.

The History of Christian Church
The History of Christian Church

Author: Philip Schaff

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-11-13

Total Pages: 5441

ISBN-13:

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"History of the Christian Church" is an eight volume account of Christian history written by Philip Schaff. In this great work Schaff covers the history of Christianity from the time of the apostles to the Reformation period. "Ecclesiastical History" of Eusebius, the bishop of Caesarea, was a 4th-century pioneer work giving a chronological account of the development of Early Christianity from the 1st century to the 4th century. The result was the first full-length historical narrative written from a Christian point of view. It was written in Koine Greek, and survives also in Latin, Syriac and Armenian manuscripts.

History of the Christian Church
History of the Christian Church

Author: Philip Schaff

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2023-12-16

Total Pages: 7004

ISBN-13:

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"History of the Christian Church" is an eight volume account of Christian history which covers the history of Christianity from the time of the apostles to the Reformation period. The book deals with seven periods in the history of the church: The First Period of Church History – Apostolic Christianity; The Second Period of Church History – Ante-Nicene Christianity; The Third Period of Church History – The Church in Union with the Roman Empire; The Fourth Period of Church History – The Church among the Barbarians; The Fifth Period of Church History – From Gregory VII to Boniface VIII A. D. 1049–1294; The Sixth Period of Church History – From Boniface VIII to Martin Luther ; The Seventh Period of Church History – The Reformation. The Bible is a collection of sacred texts or scriptures that Jews and Christians consider to be a product of divine inspiration and a record of the relationship between God and humans. With estimated total sales of over 5 billion copies, it is widely considered to be the most influential and best-selling book of all time. This is the "American Standard Version" (ASV) - a Bible translation into English that was completed in 1901, with the publication of the revision of the Old Testament; the revised New Testament had been released in 1900.

The Essential Writings of Philip Schaff
The Essential Writings of Philip Schaff

Author: Philip Schaff

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-19

Total Pages: 7450

ISBN-13:

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In 'The Essential Writings of Philip Schaff', readers are taken on a journey through the profound theological reflections and historical insights of esteemed author Philip Schaff. This collection showcases Schaff's eloquent literary style, which effortlessly combines scholarly rigor with spiritual depth. Delving into various aspects of Christianity and church history, Schaff's writings offer a unique perspective that is both informative and engaging. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in theological studies and the evolution of Christian thought. It provides a comprehensive overview of Schaff's most influential works, making it an essential addition to any scholar's library. Philip Schaff, a renowned 19th-century theologian and church historian, wrote these essential writings over the course of his illustrious career. His dedication to academic excellence and his passion for theology shine through in every page, demonstrating his profound understanding of the subject matter. Schaff's extensive knowledge and thoughtful analysis make him a trusted authority in the field of Christian studies. I highly recommend 'The Essential Writings of Philip Schaff' to readers seeking a deeper understanding of Christian theology and church history. Schaff's insightful perspectives and scholarly expertise make this collection a must-read for theologians, historians, and anyone interested in the intellectual foundations of Christianity.