The Late Medieval Cult of the Saints: Universal Developments within Local Contexts

This book explores the nature of sainthood in Transylvania between the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries, analyzing how the cults of saints functioned within local social and cultural contexts. It provides a close reading of primary sources and offers a comprehensive understanding of sainthood in the region, enhancing the broader study of medieval saints cults and their relationship to social power structures.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 326 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the intricate nature of sainthood within a region situated at the fringes of medieval Latin Christendom. By defining the model of sanctity that prevailed in Transylvania between the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries, the study explores the role of saint cults within specific local social and cultural contexts. Through a comprehensive analysis of case studies from a multi-ethnic region influenced by both Latin and Eastern Christian traditions, this book offers a detailed and insightful examination of little-studied primary sources. By providing a comprehensive understanding of sainthood in Transylvania, this work enhances our understanding of medieval saints' cults and their relationship to social power structures. This book will be of immense interest to scholars of medieval religion, researchers in medieval studies, and religious studies scholars engaged in comparative research.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367684860