Dreams and visions in the early Middle Ages: the reception and use of patristic ideas, 400-900
"Dreams and visions played important roles in the Christian cultures of the early middle ages. But not only did tradition and authoritative texts teach that some dreams were divine, some also pointed out that this was not always the case"--
| Published in: | Cambridge studies in medieval life and thought |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge
Cambridge University Press
2015
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| In: |
Cambridge studies in medieval life and thought (Ser. 4, 99)
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| Series/Journal: | Cambridge studies in medieval life and thought
Ser. 4, 99 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Augustinus, Aurelius, Saint 354-430
/ Gregor, I., Pope 542-604
/ Christian literature
/ Dream (Motif)
/ Vision (Motif)
/ History 400-900
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| Further subjects: | B
Church History Middle Ages, 600-1500
B Dreams Religious aspects Christianity B Church History Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 |
| Parallel Edition: | Electronic
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| Summary: | "Dreams and visions played important roles in the Christian cultures of the early middle ages. But not only did tradition and authoritative texts teach that some dreams were divine, some also pointed out that this was not always the case"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 248-301) and index |
| ISBN: | 1107082137 |