Bibliograph

Medieval European Pilgrimage, c.700–c.1500, by Diana Webb

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Medieval European Pilgrimage, c.700–c.1500, by Diana Webb

Language

eng

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Medieval European Pilgrimage, c.700–c.1500

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

70736792

Responsibility statement

by Diana Webb

Series statement

Springer

Summary

Medieval pilgrimage was, above all, an expression of religious faith, but this was not its only aspect. Men and women of all classes went on pilgrimage for a variety of reasons, sometimes by choice, sometimes involuntarily. They made both long and short journeys: to Rome, Jerusalem and Santiago on the one hand; to innumerable local shrines on the other. The routes that they followed by land and water made up a complex web which covered the face of Europe, and their travels required a range of support services, including the protection of rulers (who were themselves often pilgrims). Pilgrimage left its mark not only on the landscape but also on the art and literature of Europe. Diana Webb's engaging book offers the reader a fresh introduction to the history of European Christian pilgrimage in the twelve hundred years between the conversion of Emperor Constantine and the beginnings of the Protestant Reformation. As well as exploring this multi-faceted activity, it considers both the geography of pilgrimage and its significant cultural legacy.--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Map -- Introduction -- Medieval Pilgrimage: an Outline -- Motives for Pilgrimage -- Varieties of Pilgrim -- The Geography of Pilgrimage -- Pilgrimage in Medieval Culture -- Suggestions for Further Reading -- Index

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