The Cult of the Virgin Mary in Anglo-Saxon England

The Cult of the Virgin Mary in Anglo-Saxon England
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 336
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ISBN-10 : 0521531152
ISBN-13 : 9780521531153
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Book Synopsis The Cult of the Virgin Mary in Anglo-Saxon England by : Mary Clayton

Download or read book The Cult of the Virgin Mary in Anglo-Saxon England written by Mary Clayton and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a wide-ranging exploration of the cult in England from c. 700 to the Conquest. Dr Clayton describes and illustrates with a plate section the development of Marian devotion, discussing Anglo-Saxon feasts of the Virgin, liturgical texts, prayers, art, poetry and prose.


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