The Cult of Saints in Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages: Essays on the Contribution of Peter Brown

This book of essays explores the characteristic traits and diverse functions of holy men and the fashioning of saints out of a small minority of holy men and other individuals of high social status with more dubious spiritual credentials. These themes are looked at across a wide range of social and cultural milieux. Peter Brown has transformed historians' ways of looking at early Christian saints and his work forms a constant point of reference throughout the book. Read More

This book of essays explores the characteristic traits and diverse functions of holy men and the fashioning of saints out of a small minority of holy men and other individuals of high social status with more dubious spiritual credentials. These themes are looked at across a wide range of social and cultural milieux. Peter Brown has transformed historians' ways of looking at early Christian saints and his work forms a constant point of reference throughout the book. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (2 Options) 180 Day Rental: $45.50 (Expires Dec 13, 2024) 365 Day Rental: $52.50 (Expires Jun 16, 2025) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $69.99 Title: The Cult of Saints in Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages by James Howardjohnston; Paul Antony Hayward Publisher: Oxford University Press Academic UK Print ISBN: 9780198269786, 0198269781 eText ISBN: 9780191544354 Edition: 2000 1st edition Format: PDF eBook	$45.50 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ