Interfaith Relationships and Perceptions of the Other in the Medieval Mediterranean: Essays in Memory of Olivia Remie Constable

This book explores interfaith relations and perceptions of the "other" in medieval Iberia and the Mediterranean, honoring Olivia Remie Constables' scholarship and presenting interdisciplinary investigations of cross-cultural exchange. It features scholars engaging with various sources to study how the religious "other" was depicted and examines the experiences of individual families, classes, and communities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 379 pages
Publication date: 18 December 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This captivating book is a remarkable collaborative effort that delves deep into the intricate tapestry of interfaith relations, both tangible and imagined, that flourished across medieval Iberia and the Mediterranean. In tribute to the late Olivia Remie Constables' groundbreaking scholarship, this volume offers a fresh and thought-provoking exploration of cross-cultural exchange, spanning an expansive temporal and geographical spectrum. Comprising two distinct parts, "Perceptions of the 'Other'" and "Interfaith Relations," it showcases scholars engaging with a diverse range of sources, including church art, literature, historiography, scientific treatises, and polemics, to unravel the multifaceted representations of religious "Others" and their various purposes and audiences. Additionally, the book includes microhistories that shed light on the experiences of individual families, classes, and communities as they navigated their unique interactions within their respective contexts. Drawing upon a wealth of materials from church and state archives, as well as jurisprudential texts, these studies span a remarkable centuries-long journey, from the late medieval to the early modern periods. By unraveling the complexities of interfaith relations in this region, this book not only expands our understanding of the past but also provides valuable insights into the enduring human quest for harmony and understanding across religious boundaries.

Weight: 521g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030839994
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021