Leading the way to heaven: pastoral care and salvation in the Carolingian period

"Starting from manuscripts compiled for local priests in the Carolingian period, this book investigates the way in which pastoral care took shape at the local levels of society. They show what illiterate lay people learned about their religion, but also what priests themselves knew. This volume...

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Main Author: Rhijn, Carine van (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Abingdon, Oxon New York, NY Routledge [2022]
In:Year: 2022
Series/Journal:The Medieval world
Further subjects:B Pastoral Care History Middle Ages, 600-1500
B Theology, Doctrinal History Middle Ages, 600-1500
B Europe Church history 600-1500
B Carolingians History
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Summary:"Starting from manuscripts compiled for local priests in the Carolingian period, this book investigates the way in which pastoral care took shape at the local levels of society. They show what illiterate lay people learned about their religion, but also what priests themselves knew. This volume is of great use to upper-level undergraduates, postgraduates and scholars interested in the ecclesiastical history of Europe in the Carolingian period"--
Item Description:Bibliographische Angaben und Index
ISBN:1138556319