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Crusading Spirituality in the Holy Land and Iberia, c.1095-c.1187
Prof. William J. Purkis
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Paperback. Argues for a new context for the origins and development of crusading, as an imitation of Christ. Num Pages: 228 pages, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DS; 1FB; 3H; HBG; HBLC1; HBWC; HRAX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 336.
Argues for a new context for the origins and development of crusading, as an imitation of Christ. For much of the twelfth century the ideals and activities of crusaders were often described in language more normally associated with a monastic rather than a military vocation; like those who took religious vows, crusaders were repeatedly depicted as being driven by a desire to imitate Christ and to live according to the values of the primitive Church. This book argues that the significance of these descriptions has yet to be fully appreciated, and suggests that the origins and early development ... Read more
Argues for a new context for the origins and development of crusading, as an imitation of Christ. For much of the twelfth century the ideals and activities of crusaders were often described in language more normally associated with a monastic rather than a military vocation; like those who took religious vows, crusaders were repeatedly depicted as being driven by a desire to imitate Christ and to live according to the values of the primitive Church. This book argues that the significance of these descriptions has yet to be fully appreciated, and suggests that the origins and early development ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
356g
Number of Pages
228
Place of Publication
Woodbridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843839262
SKU
V9781843839262
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Reviews for Crusading Spirituality in the Holy Land and Iberia, c.1095-c.1187
Admirably steers the study of the crusades away from the somewhat repetitive narration of specific campaigns and focuses it on the heart of the matter - the spiritual experience of crusading.
SPECULUM
A valuable contribution to crusade studies. [It] contributes to understanding crusaders on their own terms.
AMERICAN HISTORICAL REVIEW
An informative discussion about spirituality, motivation ... Read more
SPECULUM
A valuable contribution to crusade studies. [It] contributes to understanding crusaders on their own terms.
AMERICAN HISTORICAL REVIEW
An informative discussion about spirituality, motivation ... Read more