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The Practice of Penance, 900-1050
Sarah Hamilton
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Description for The Practice of Penance, 900-1050
Paperback. Penitential practice in the Holy Roman Empire 900-1050, examined through records in church law, the liturgy, monastic and other sources. Series: Royal Historical Society Studies in History New Series. Num Pages: 292 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBLC1; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 426.
Penitential practice in the Holy Roman Empire 900-1050, examined through records in church law, the liturgy, monastic and other sources. This study examines all forms of penitential practice in the Holy Roman Empire under the Ottonian and Salian Reich, c.900 - c.1050. This crucial period in the history of penance, falling between the Carolingians' codification of public and private penance, and the promotion of the practice of confession in the thirteenth century, has largely been ignored by historians. Tracing the varieties of penitential practice recorded in church law, the liturgy, monastic practice, narrative and documentary sources, Dr Hamilton's ... Read more
Penitential practice in the Holy Roman Empire 900-1050, examined through records in church law, the liturgy, monastic and other sources. This study examines all forms of penitential practice in the Holy Roman Empire under the Ottonian and Salian Reich, c.900 - c.1050. This crucial period in the history of penance, falling between the Carolingians' codification of public and private penance, and the promotion of the practice of confession in the thirteenth century, has largely been ignored by historians. Tracing the varieties of penitential practice recorded in church law, the liturgy, monastic practice, narrative and documentary sources, Dr Hamilton's ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
292
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
Woodbridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843836384
SKU
V9781843836384
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Reviews for The Practice of Penance, 900-1050
Richly documented study.
CATHOLIC HISTORICAL REVIEW
Stimulating study changing our perceptions of medieval penance.
HISTORY
A thoroughly researched book, well documenetd and with many thought-provoking ideas, and it deserves a warm welcome.
SPECULUM
CATHOLIC HISTORICAL REVIEW
Stimulating study changing our perceptions of medieval penance.
HISTORY
A thoroughly researched book, well documenetd and with many thought-provoking ideas, and it deserves a warm welcome.
SPECULUM