Holy bones, holy dust

Relics were everywhere in medieval society. Saintly morsels such as bones, hair, teeth, blood, milk, and clothes, and items like the Crown of Thorns were thought to bring the believer closer to the saint, who might intercede with God on his or her behalf. This book presents an illustrated exploration of 1000 years of holy relics across Europe.

Year

2011

Language

English

Publisher

Yale University Press

Editions

1

Pages

306

ISBN

9780300125719

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