Originally published in 1965, English Medieval Pilgrimage provides a detailed overview of the history of pilgrimage during the medieval period. The book looks at how the process of pilgrimage was more than a religious exercise, acting as a custom, a means of escape and a form of entertainment, as well as being an act of profound faith. The book argues that the medieval pilgrimage cannot be viewed in isolation, but indeed needs to be viewed in the context of the social and religious life of the people of the medieval age, across all social classes – from king to beggar. The book examines how the different attitudes towards pilgrimage were an expression of different attitudes towards living and indeed every aspect of the temporal and spiritual worlds. The book argues that the story of medieval pilgrimage can only be fully understood when viewed in light of the whole history of the country.
| ISBN: | 9780367205249 |
| Publication date: | 31st December 2020 |
| Author: | D J Hall |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 246 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Library Editions: The Medieval World |
| Genres: |
European history: medieval period, middle ages Pilgrimage |
Originally published in 1965, English Medieval Pilgrimage provides a detailed overview of the history of pilgrimage during the medieval period. The book looks at how the process of pilgrimage was more than a religious exercise, acting as a custom, a means of escape and a form of entertainment, as well as being an act of profound faith. The book argues that the medieval pilgrimage cannot be viewed in isolation, but indeed needs to be viewed in the context of the social and religious life of the people of the medieval age, across all social classes – from king to beggar. The book examines how the different attitudes towards pilgrimage were an expression of different attitudes towards living and indeed every aspect of the temporal and spiritual worlds. The book argues that the story of medieval pilgrimage can only be fully understood when viewed in light of the whole history of the country.
English Mediaeval Pilgrimage features in the following genres: European history: medieval period, middle ages, Pilgrimage
English Mediaeval Pilgrimage is available in Paperback, Ebook
English Mediaeval Pilgrimage was written by D J Hall and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
English Mediaeval Pilgrimage has 246 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Library Editions: The Medieval World series
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