Instruments of Devotion : The Practices and Objects of Religious Piety from the Late Middle Ages to the 20th Century

Laugerud, Henning (EDT); Skinnebach, Laura Katrine (EDT)

ISBN 10: 8779342000 / ISBN 13: 9788779342002

Verlag: Aarhus University Press, 2007

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Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 5279744-n

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Instruments of Devotion : The Practices and Objects of Religious Piety from the Late Middle Ages to the 20th Century
• Verlag: Aarhus University Press
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2007
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 8779342000
• ISBN-13: 9788779342002
• Einband: Softcover
• Zustand: New

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Secularization of Western Culture is, if not a myth, then grossly overrated. A current interest in belief and religion has recognized Christianity's influence on European history, philosophy and material culture. Christian heritage has therefore become a topical subject in contemporary religious debate.
Instruments of Devotion presents the work of The European Network on the Instruments of Devotion, ENID, in 11 articles focusing specifically on the instrumental aspects of Christian piety and devotional practices from the 14th century to the present time. The articles deal with the interrelationship between material culture and religious life; how music, prayer books, poetry and images have intensified and expressed devotion and piety in Christian Culture.
With a broad collection of topics ranging from medieval visual theories to post-modern perspectives of Catholicism, Instruments of Devotion is a multifaceted and interdisciplinary work. It illustrates changes, continuities and connections in the devotional history of Europe.