The Rise Of Magic In Early Medieval Europe (Clarendon Paperbacks) - Couverture souple

Flint, Valerie I. J.

 
9780198205227: The Rise Of Magic In Early Medieval Europe (Clarendon Paperbacks)
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ISBN 10 : 0198205228 ISBN 13 : 9780198205227
Editeur : Clarendon Press, 2005

Synopsis

This is a study of magic in western Europe in the early Middle Ages. Valerie Flint explores its practice and belief in Christian society, and examines the problems raised by so-called 'pagan survivals' and superstition'. She unravels the complex processes at work in the early medieval Christian church to show how the rejection of non-Christian magic came to be tempered by a more accommodating attitude: confrontation was replaced by negotiation, and certain practices previously condemned were not merely accepted, but actively encouraged. The forms of magic which were retained, as well as those the church set out to obliterate, are carefully analysed. The 'superstitions' condemned at the Reformation are shown to be, in origin, rational and intelligent concessions intended to reconcile coexisting cultures. Dr. Flint explores the sophisticated cultural and religious compromise achieved by the church in this period. This is a scholarly and challenging book, which makes a major contribution to the study of the Christianization of Europe.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This is a study of magic in western Europe in the early Middle Ages. Valerie Flint explores its practice and belief in Christian society, and examines the problems raised by so-called `pagan survivals' and superstition'. She unravels the complex processes at work in the early medieval Christian church to show how the rejection of non-Christian magic came to be tempered by a more accommodating attitude: confrontation was replaced by negotiation, and certain practices previously condemned were not merely accepted, but actively encouraged. The forms of magic which were retained, as well as those the church set out to obliterate, are carefully analysed. The `superstitions' condemned at the Reformation are shown to be, in origin, rational and intelligent concessions intended to reconcile coexisting cultures. Dr Flint explores the sophisticated cultural and religious compromise achieved by the church in this period. This is a scholarly and challenging book, which makes a major contribution to the study of the Christianization of Europe.

Revue de presse

Flint's thesis is both significant and provocative ... a big, beautifully written, and wonderfully learned book. (The Higher)

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Éditeur
Clarendon Press
Date d'édition
2005
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0198205228
ISBN 13 
9780198205227
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
468
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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9780691001104: The Rise of Magic in Early Medieval Europe

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0691001103 ISBN 13 :  9780691001104
Editeur : Princeton University Press, 1994
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