Sin in Medieval and Early Modern Culture
Author | : Richard Newhauser |
Publisher | : Boydell & Brewer Ltd |
Total Pages | : 360 |
Release | : 2012 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781903153413 |
ISBN-13 | : 1903153417 |
Rating | : 4/5 (13 Downloads) |
Download or read book Sin in Medieval and Early Modern Culture written by Richard Newhauser and published by Boydell & Brewer Ltd. This book was released on 2012 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume offers a fresh consideration of role played by the enduring tradition of the seven deadly sins in Western culture, showing its continuing post-mediaeval influence even after the supposed turning-point of the Protestant Reformation. It enhances our understanding of the multiple uses and meanings of the sins tradition.