The New Middle Ages: The Formation and Diffusion of a Saintly Cult, c. 300-c. 800

Arnold, J.

Early Christians sought miracles from Michael the Archangel and this enigmatic ecumenical figure was the subject of hagiography, liturgical texts, and relics across Western Europe. Entering contemporary debates about angelology, this fascinating study explores the formation and diffusion of the cult of Saint Michael from c. 300-c.800.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2013-10-31

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349467129

DOI: 10.1057/9781137316554

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 274