The Footprints of Michael the Archangel The Formation and Diffusion of a Saintly Cult, C. 300-C. 800 |
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| Author:
| Arnold, John Charles |
| Series title: | The New Middle Ages Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-137-34681-0 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2013 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan
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| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $129.99 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.