Medieval European Pilgrimage c.700-c.1500
Medieval European Pilgrimage c.700-c.1500

Author: Diana Webb

Publisher: Red Globe Press

Published: 2002-05-30

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 9780333762592

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Medieval pilgrimage was, above all, an expression of religious faith, but this was not its only aspect. Men and women of all classes went on pilgrimage for a variety of reasons, sometimes by choice, sometimes involuntarily. They made both long and short journeys: to Rome, Jerusalem and Santiago on the one hand; to innumerable local shrines on the other. The routes that they followed by land and water made up a complex web which covered the face of Europe, and their travels required a range of support services, including the protection of rulers (who were themselves often pilgrims). Pilgrimage left its mark not only on the landscape but also on the art and literature of Europe. Diana Webb's engaging book offers the reader a fresh introduction to the history of European Christian pilgrimage in the twelve hundred years between the conversion of Emperor Constantine and the beginnings of the Protestant Reformation. As well as exploring this multi-faceted activity, it considers both the geography of pilgrimage and its significant cultural legacy.

The Fabric of Religious Life in Medieval Ashkenaz (1000-1300)
The Fabric of Religious Life in Medieval Ashkenaz (1000-1300)

Author: Jeffrey R. Woolf

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2015-07-14

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 9004300252

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In The Fabric of Religious Life in Medieval Ashkenaz, Jeffrey R. Woolf presents the first integrated presentation of the ideals and beliefs that comprised the self-image and worldview of Ashkenazic Jews in the Central and High Middle Ages (900-1300). Through careful examination of a wide range of sources (legal, customal, liturgical, artistic), Woolf shows how religious practice played a dual role in creating and sustaining Jewish life in a hostile environment. They instilled these values, and recast religious traditions to reflect them. The author demonstrates how hitherto underappreciated ideals such as Purity, Sanctity, and a palpable sense of Divine In-Dwelling played a central role in Ashkenazic religiousity and merged to form the texture, or the "Sacred Canopy," of their lives.

Journeys and Destinations
Journeys and Destinations

Author: Alex Norman

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2013-07-16

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 1443850055

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Journeys and Destinations: Studies in Travel, Identity, and Meaning brings together scholarship from diverse fields all focused on either practices of journeying, or destinations to which such journeys lead. Common across the contributions herein are threads that indicate travel as a core component — as a concept or a practice — of the fabric of identity and meaning.

Loci Sacri
Loci Sacri

Author: Thomas Coomans

Publisher: Leuven University Press

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 9058678423

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Sacred places are not static entities but reveal a historical dynamic. This volume explores both the cultural developments that have shaped them and their varied multidimensional levels of significance.

The Welsh and the Medieval World
The Welsh and the Medieval World

Author: Patricia Skinner

Publisher: University of Wales Press

Published: 2018-02-07

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 1786831910

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Entry point into Welsh migration by experts: many of the contributors have longer studies that students can then read; Multi-disciplinary: shows how historical and literary sources can be read together, includes new archaeological data Showcases new work by a new generation of Welsh historians.

Medieval European Pilgrimage C.700-c.1500
Medieval European Pilgrimage C.700-c.1500

Author: Diana Webb

Publisher: Red Globe Press

Published: 2002-05-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0333762606

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This book introduces the reader to the history of European Christian pilgrimage in the twelve hundred years between the conversion of the Emperor Constantine and the beginnings of the Protestant Reformation. It sheds light on the varied reasons for which men and women of all classes undertook journeys, which might be long (to Rome, Jerusalem and Compostela) or short (to innumerable local shrines). It also considers the geography of pilgrimage and its cultural legacy.

The Cambridge History of Travel Writing
The Cambridge History of Travel Writing

Author: Nandini Das

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2019-01-24

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 110861681X

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Bringing together original contributions from scholars across the world, this volume traces the history of travel writing from antiquity to the Internet age. It examines travel texts of several national or linguistic traditions, introducing readers to the global contexts of the genre. From wilderness to the urban, from Nigeria to the polar regions, from mountains to rivers and the desert, this book explores some of the key places and physical features represented in travel writing. Chapters also consider the employment in travel writing of the diary, the letter, visual images, maps and poetry, as well as the relationship of travel writing to fiction, science, translation and tourism. Gender-based and ecocritical approaches are among those surveyed. Together, the thirty-seven chapters here underline the richness and complexity of this genre.

Listening to Western Music
Listening to Western Music

Author: Craig Wright

Publisher: Cengage Learning

Published: 2016-01-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781305627352

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Combining a student-friendly presentation with cutting-edge digital resources, LISTENING TO WESTERN MUSIC equips you with the tools to actively listen to and inspire a lifelong appreciation for music. Known for his clear, conversational style, Professor Wright helps you immediately find connections to music by comparing pop and classical music concepts. His text is organized chronologically and discusses musical examples from each era in its social context -- describing the construction and culture of each piece. LISTENING TO WESTERN MUSIC is fully integrated with MindTap to better help you develop your listening skills and maximize your course success. Online resources include interactive exercises, streaming music, Active Listening Guides, chapter and critical thinking quizzes, iAudio lectures, YouTube videos, Beat the Clock games, and more. You also can download all music directly to a music library. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.