| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 676 pages) |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Christus Patiens -- History, conversion, and the Saxon Christ -- Apocalypse, reform, and the suffering savior -- Praying to the crucified Christ -- pt. 2. Maria Compatiens -- Praying to the mother of the crucified judge -- The seal of the mother bride -- The voice of my beloved, knocking -- Once upon a time ... -- Commoriens, commortua, consepulta |
| Summary |
Devotion to the crucified Christ is one of the most familiar, yet most disconcerting artifacts of medieval European civilization. How and why did the images of the dying God-man and his grieving mother achieve such prominence, inspiring unparalleled religious creativity as well such imitative extremes as celibacy and self-flagellation? To answer this question, Rachel Fulton ranges over developments in liturgical performance, private prayer, doctrine, and art. She considers the fear occasioned by the disappointed hopes of medieval Christians convinced that the apocalypse would come soon |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 593-650) and indexes |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Jesus Christ -- Cult -- Europe
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Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint -- Devotion to -- Europe
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| SUBJECT |
Jesus Christ fast |
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Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint fast |
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RELIGION -- Christianity -- History.
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HISTORY -- Europe -- General.
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Cults
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Devotion
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| SUBJECT |
Europe -- Church history -- 600-1500.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85045634
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Europe -- Religious life and customs
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| Subject |
Europe
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| Genre/Form |
Church history
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
0231500769 |
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9780231500760 |
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9780231125505 |
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023112550X |
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