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9780830823536

Faith in the Medieval World

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  • ISBN13:

    9780830823536

  • ISBN10:

    0830823530

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2002-08-01
  • Publisher: Intervarsity Pr

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Summary

Faith in the Medieval Worldpaints a fascinating picture of a turbulent stage of western religious history, as a companion toFaith in the Byzantine World.G. R. Evans begins by giving a lucid overview of the development of Christianity in the West in the Middle Ages, before looking at key aspects of medieval faith: the Bible and belief, popular piety and devotion, the Crusades and the concept of "holy war," politics and the church, rebellion against authority, and finally the road to Reformation.The gorgeous full-color illustrations from medieval art and the accessible writing make this attractive pocket-size volume the perfect introduction to the medieval world. Covering the lives of key figures--from pontiffs like Gregory the Great to laypeople like John Wyclif--this book is a must for all those who want to experience one of the most famous and enthralling periods of human history.

Author Biography

G.R. Evans lectures in history and theology at the University of Cambridge.

Table of Contents

Introduction
The World Through Medieval Eyes
What Did Medieval Christians Believe?
Bible Study
Defining the Church
Laypeople
Politics and the Church
The Rebels
Monks, Saints and Christian Examples
Holy War
Tradition and Continuity: The Road to Reformation
Chronology
Suggestions for Further Reading
Index
Picture and Text Acknowledgements
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