'Christian Attitudes Toward the Jews in the Middle Ages' shows the emergence of a profoundly negative image of the Jews that established many of the stereotypes of classic Christian anti-Semitism. This work argues that the turning point in relations between Christians & Jews occurred in the 11th century.
'Christian Attitudes Toward the Jews in the Middle Ages' shows the emergence of a profoundly negative image of the Jews that established many of the s...
This collection of new essays examines the long-standing question of apocalyptic expectations around the turn of the first millennium. Including works by scholars of medieval history, literature, and religion, this book argues that apocalyptic expectations did exist around the year 1000. It provides a more balanced and nuanced approach to the issue than the traditional views that either identify a time of fear, the 'terrors of the year 1000', or deny that awareness of the millennium existed. This book, instead, recognizes that there were a variety of responses to the eschatological years 1000...
This collection of new essays examines the long-standing question of apocalyptic expectations around the turn of the first millennium. Including works...
This volume examines the influence of R. I. Moore and the nature of heresy and its repression in the Middle Ages. The volume considers the vexing question of the origins of medieval heresy and the possible influence of Bogomil missionaries. Geographic areas not usually examined for the growth of heresy are examined, and a new understanding of the violence of the Albigensian Crusade is offered. The blurred boundary between heresy and orthodoxy and the nature of heresy and popular religion are also discussed. The final chapters consider the formation of the persecuting society and Moore's...
This volume examines the influence of R. I. Moore and the nature of heresy and its repression in the Middle Ages. The volume considers the vexing ques...
In the "Encyclopedia of Barbarian Europe," medieval expert Michael Frassetto amasses the evidence for the defense--and prosecution--of this little-understood transition era in the history of Western civilization. Covering nearly 1,000 years of history--from the late ancient period through the first centuries of the Middle Ages--this concise but thorough reference work examines the key figures, places, events, and ideas of barbarian Europe.
This title chronicles the ancient Visigoths, the rule of Benedict, and the sacking of Rome. The easy-to-access alphabetical entries and essays offer...
In the "Encyclopedia of Barbarian Europe," medieval expert Michael Frassetto amasses the evidence for the defense--and prosecution--of this little-...
This book, instead, recognizes that there were a variety of responses to the eschatological years 1000 and 1033 and that these responses contributed to the broader social and religious developments associated with the birth of European civilization.
This book, instead, recognizes that there were a variety of responses to the eschatological years 1000 and 1033 and that these responses contributed t...
