Invisible Weapons: Liturgy and the Making of Crusade Ideology

In Invisible Weapons, M. Cecilia Gaposchkin explores how Latin Christians used liturgy, public worship, and prayers to communicate their ideas and aspirations for the Crusades to God, offering a new understanding of a crucial facet of the culture of holy war.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 378 pages
\n Publication date: 15 April 2021
\n Publisher: Cornell University Press
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Throughout the extensive tapestry of the Crusades, a remarkable symphony of liturgical prayer, grandiose masses, and generous alms converged as potent weapons in the relentless battle against Muslim armies. In her insightful work, Invisible Weapons, M. Cecilia Gaposchkin delves into the captivating ways in which Latin Christians expressed their fervent desires and aspirations for the Crusade to the divine through the intricate tapestry of liturgy, the strategic deployment of public worship, and the immersive absorption of prayers and masses that imbued the crusading ideals and priorities with profound significance. By contextualizing religious texts and practices within the broader narrative of the Crusades, Gaposchkin unveils a fresh perspective, shedding light on a vital dimension of the culture of holy war.

The Crusades, a pivotal chapter in history, witnessed a remarkable fusion of liturgical prayer, grandiose masses, and benevolent alms, all mobilized as formidable weapons in the relentless struggle against Muslim armies. In her profound work, Invisible Weapons, M. Cecilia Gaposchkin delves into the captivating ways in which Latin Christians conveyed their ardent desires and aspirations for the Crusade to the divine through the intricate tapestry of liturgy, the strategic deployment of public worship, and the immersive absorption of prayers and masses that infused the crusading ideals and priorities with profound significance. By contextualizing religious texts and practices within the broader narrative of the Crusades, Gaposchkin unveils a fresh perspective, shedding light on a vital dimension of the culture of holy war.

The Crusades, a pivotal chapter in history, witnessed a remarkable fusion of liturgical prayer, grandiose masses, and benevolent alms, all mobilized as formidable weapons in the relentless struggle against Muslim armies. In her profound work, Invisible Weapons, M. Cecilia Gaposchkin delves into the captivating ways in which Latin Christians conveyed their ardent desires and aspirations for the Crusade to the divine through the intricate tapestry of liturgy, the strategic deployment of public worship, and the immersive absorption of prayers and masses that infused the crusading ideals and priorities with profound significance. By contextualizing religious texts and practices within the broader narrative of the Crusades, Gaposchkin unveils a fresh perspective, shedding light on a vital dimension of the culture of holy war.

\n Weight: 588g\n
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 27 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781501755286\n \n