Medieval Popular Religion 1000-1500: A Reader

Readings in Medieval Civilizations and Cultures #2

by John Shinners (Editor)

About one-third of this book is composed of material never before translated into English.

Genres: History, Medieval, Nonfiction, Religion

545 pages, Paperback

First published May 20, 1997

About the author

John R. Shinners is a professor of Humanistic Studies at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame (IN).

Reviews

[Skrivena stranica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very useful source material if you need to cite, I just realised how much of the medieval things seem so close to me because of my religious knowledge. I didn't know that soooooo many things originated in middle ages. If you want to know some very important medieval stuff with parts of original texts in English translation, this is the book to go for.

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent collection of primary sources, but at more than 500 pages, it is something to graze in rather than attempt to read straight through. I particularly liked reading the "commonplaceplace book" of a reeve (where he records various facts, legends, and other bits of information, including dirty jokes and proverbs) and an account of St. Gwinefort, a greyhound which was unjustly slain by his master, and in recognition of his martyrdom the locals began to honor him as a saint, eventually developing into a cult which was accused of sacrificing infants! So sorry this one has to go back to the library. Maybe some time I'll get my own copy.

[Christine Whittington]

There are some interesting connections between Santa Muerte and medieval popular saints.

[JJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book in college as a HUST major. I have reread it since then, and it is one of five books that I keep on my bookshelf on display.