ISBN: 9781000460858

This is a book thatexplores the nature of sainthood in a region at the margins of medieval Latin Christendom. Defining the model of sanctity that characterized Transylvania between the fo… Mehr…

This is a book thatexplores the nature of sainthood in a region at the margins of medieval Latin Christendom. Defining the model of sanctity that characterized Transylvania between the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries, the study considers how the cults of saints functioned within specific local social and cultural contexts. Analysing case studies from a multi-ethnic region influenced by both the Latin and Eastern Christian traditions, this book provides a close reading of little-surveyed primary sources and offers a comprehensive understanding of sainthood in Transylvania, enhancing the broader study of medieval saints' cults and their relationship to social power structures.It will be of great interest to scholars of medieval religion, researchers in medieval studies and religious studies scholars engaged in comparative research. Universal Developments within Local Contexts Routledge European Medieval History DE,GB,US,ES,IT,FR,MX English History, Taylor and Francis<

ISBN: 9781000460858

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