Medieval European Pilgrimage, C.700 - C.1500

Medieval pilgrimage was, above all, an expression of religious faith, but this was not its only aspect. Men and women of all classes went on pilgrimage for a variety of reasons, sometimes by choice, sometimes involuntarily. They made both long and short journeys: to Rome, Jerusalem and Santiago on the one hand; to innumerable local shrines on the other. The routes that they followed by land and water made up a complex web which covered the face of Europe, and their travels required a range of support services, including the protection of rulers (who were themselves often pilgrims). Pilgrimage left its mark not only on the landscape but also on the art and literature of Europe.Diana Webb's engaging book offers the reader a fresh introduction to the history of European Christian pilgrimage in the twelve hundred years between the conversion of Emperor Constantine and the beginnings of the Protestant Reformation. As well as exploring this multi-faceted activity, it considers both the geography of pilgrimage and its significant cultural legacy.

History

Webb, Diana

Europe

Bloomsbury Academic

This book introduces the reader to the history of European Christian pilgrimage in the twelve hundred years between the conversion of the Emperor Constantine and the beginnings of the Protestant Reformation. It sheds light on the varied reasons for which

Red Globe Press

Moi Mops = Bill Buckets

Gomer Press

The Anglo-Florentines: The British in Tuscany, 1814-1860

This book looks at the variety of Britons who became residents of Florence between the end of the Napoleonic wars and the absorption of Tuscany into the kingdom of Italy. Many of them were leisured, and some aristocratic; a few were writers or artists; the British clergy and physicians who ministered to them were gentlemen. Many others were shopkeepers, merchants and even engineers. Some achieved a more profound knowledge of the country (and its language) than others, but all were affected to some degree by the momentous events which led to Italian unification.

Webb, Tony

About the Author\nDiana Webb was Senior Lecturer in History at Kings College London, UK. Her previous books include Patrons and Defenders: the Saints in the Italian City States (1996); Pilgrims and Pilgrimage in Medieval Europe (1999); Pilgrimage in Medieval England (2000); Medieval European Pilgrimage (2002); and Saints and Cities in Medieval Italy (2006).\nThe cult of the saints played a vital role in the political life of Italian city states in the Middle Ages. The saints were a unifying force for a city, and brought prestige and power to its rulers, therefore the cult of the saints was bound up with the civic agenda, and worship was politically charged. Laymen - able men of affairs, orthodox and "kirchentreu", increasingly assumed responsibility for ensuring that "celestial guarantees" were obtained for a city's well-being, despite the traditionally powerful influence of the church. This book is therefore not a hagiography, but an intensely political study of an age in which religious experience was seen as part of everyday life, and in which it seemed natural to medieval politicians to involve the saints in politics.

Patrons and Defenders: Saints in the Italian City-state

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The Butterfly Cometh: Putting the Color Back Into Life

Self-Help

Motivational

Outskirts Press

Have you ever wondered why there aren t more stories about women in the Bible? Or why there aren t more details about the women who are included? Forgotten Women of God offers a fascinating and detailed analysis of ancient women who were left out of the Bible. This new book by Diana Webb pairs captivating accounts of faithful women from ancient texts with modern research to offer insightful, informative glances into the lives of the women who, until now, have largely been ignored. Explore the little-known details behind the inspiring tales of Susanna, Judith, Aseneth, Hagar, Tamar, and others to gain a greater understanding of the powerful influence that these holy women have had on the history of mankind.

Forgotten Women of God

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Bonneville

The matriarchs of the Old Testament were indispensable to their husbands in preserving and passing on God's covenant. Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, and Leah were lionesses at the gates of their homes, ensuring the continuity of God's chosen people. Biblical Lionesses: Protectors of the Covenant offers a fascinating analysis of these women whose stories we thought we knew. In this book, Diana Webb presents new insights into old stories gained from her knowledge of biblical Hebrew and from Jewish tradition. Discover the powerful influence on the history of mankind these women had as they protected holy covenants and built faith.

Biblical Lionesses: Protectors of the Covenant

Y Mountain Press

Privacy and Solitude: The Medieval Discovery of Personal Space

The lord in his hall, the monk in his cloister: we often think of medieval people as living most of their lives in the constant company of others. Indeed, most people in the middle ages shared communal living space and lived most of their lives publicly.   But there was also another way of living, characterized by the hermit's solitude as well as by the private apartments of the rich.  By the later Middle Ages more and more men and women, including monks and nuns, aspired to enjoy time and space apart for purposes of prayer, recreation and scholarship.  Diana Webb traces these trends in this highly original book.  Ranging widely from Roman times to the Renaissance, and covering both religious and secular life, Privacy and Solitude uses an unusual approach to illuminate a major historical development.

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Medieval European Pilgrimage, C.700 - C.1500

Medieval European Pilgrimage, C.700 - C.1500

Moi Mops = Bill Buckets

The Anglo-Florentines: The British in Tuscany, 1814-1860

The Anglo-Florentines: The British in Tuscany, 1814-1860

Patrons and Defenders: Saints in the Italian City-state

The Butterfly Cometh: Putting the Color Back Into Life

Forgotten Women of God

Biblical Lionesses: Protectors of the Covenant

Privacy and Solitude: The Medieval Discovery of Personal Space