Author : Sherry Roush
Publisher : Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (ACMRS)
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 28,50 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN :
"Discusses the latest research on medieval marriage, family, and related topics from the perspectives of literature, history, art history, law, religious studies, and economics, in multiple contexts from London to Valencia to the Levant"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Sherry Roush
Publisher : Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (ACMRS)
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 39,90 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN :
"Discusses the latest research on medieval marriage, family, and related topics from the perspectives of literature, history, art history, law, religious studies, and economics, in multiple contexts from London to Valencia to the Levant"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Joanne M. Ferraro
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,43 MB
Release : 2021-11-18
Category : History
ISBN : 1350179728
Marriage in Europe became a central pillar of society during the medieval period. Theologians, lawyers, and secular and church leaders agreed on a unique outline of the institution and its legal framework, the essential features of which remained in force until the 1980s. The medieval Western European definition of marriage was unique: before the legal consequences of marriage came into being, the parties had to promise to engage in sexual union only with one partner and to remain in the marriage until one of the parties died. This requirement had profound implications for inheritance rules and for the organization of the family economy; it was explained and justified in a multitude of theological discussions and legal decisions across all faiths on the European continent. Normative texts, built on the foundations of the scriptures of several religious traditions, provided an impressive intellectual framework around marriage. In addition, developments in iconography, including sculpture and painting, projected the dominant model of marriage, while social, demographic and cultural changes encouraged its adoption. This volume traces the medieval discussion of marriage in practice, law, theology and iconography. It provides an examination of the wider political and economic context of marriage and offers an overview of the ebb and flow of society's ideas about how expressions of human sexuality fit within the confines of a clearly defined social structure and ideology. A Cultural History of Marriage in the Medieval Age presents an overview of the period with essays on Courtship and Ritual; Religion, State and Law; Kinship and Social Networks; the Family Economy; Love and Sex; the Breaking of Vows; and Representations of Marriage.
Author : Margaret Schaus
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 986 pages
File Size : 14,4 MB
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 0415969441
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Author : David d'Avray
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 42,7 MB
Release : 2005-06-16
Category : History
ISBN : 0191518751
This study shows how marriage symbolism emerged from the world of texts to become a social force affecting ordinary people. It covers the whole medieval period but identifies the decades around 1200 as decisive. New arguments for regarding preaching as a mass medium from the thirteenth century are presented, building on the author's Medieval Marriage Sermons. In marriage preaching symbolism was central. Marriage symbolism also became a social force through law, and lay behind the combination of monogamy and indissolubility which made the medieval Church's marriage system a unique development in world history. Symbolism is not presented as an explanation on its own: it interacted with other causal factors, notably the eleventh-century Gregorian Reform's drive for celibacy, which made the higher clergy like a third gender and less sympathetic to patriarchal polygamous tendencies. Sexual intercourse as a symbol of Christ's union with the Church became central, not just in mysticism but in society as structured by Church law. Symbolism also explains apparently bizarre rules, such as the exemption from capital punishment of clerics in minor orders provided that they married a virgin not a widow. The rules about blessing second marriages are also connected with this nexus of thought. The book is based on a wide range of manuscript sources: sermons, canon law commentaries, Apostolic Penitentiary registers, papal bulls, a gaol delivery roll, and pastoral handbooks. The collection of documents at the end of the book expands the source base for the history of medieval marriage generally as well as underpinning the thesis about symbolism.
Author : Jody Hedlund
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 13,18 MB
Release : 2015-10-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 160142762X
A Christy Award-winning novel chronicling the forbidden romance between Martin Luther and his wife, Katharina von Bora, set against the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century. She was a nun of noble birth. He was a heretic, a reformer, and an outlaw of the Holy Roman Empire. In the 16th century, nun Katharina von Bora’s fate fell no further than the Abbey. Until she read the writings of Martin Luther. His sweeping Catholic church reformation—condemning a cloistered life and promoting the goodness of marriage—awakened her desire for everything she’d been forbidden. Including Martin Luther himself. Despite the fact that the attraction and tension between them is undeniable, Luther holds fast to his convictions and remains isolated, refusing to risk anyone’s life but his own. And Katharina longs for love, but is strong-willed. She clings proudly to her class distinction, pining for nobility over the heart of a reformer. They couldn’t be more different. But as the world comes tumbling down around them, and with Luther’s threatened life a constant strain, these unlikely allies forge an unexpected bond of understanding, support and love. Together, they will alter the religious landscape forever. - Christy Award: Historical Romance Fiction Winner
Author : Robert Edwards
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 49,11 MB
Release : 1991-01-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780791404393
In this volume a variety of perspectives reevaluate the nature of friendship, desire, and the olde daunce of love in the Middle Ages. Challenging earlier scholarly notions about medieval marriage, this book suggests and explores the legitimacy of marital friendship, affection, and mutuality. The authors explore the relationship of medieval love to companionship, equality, and power, and relate medieval expressions of love to a number of issues including creativity, reading and writing, voyeurism, chastity, violence, and even hate. The book reconsiders the theological, philosophical, and legal background of medieval attitudes toward marriage, analyzes expressions of love and desire in European vernacular literature, and considers several implications of Chaucer's treatment of love, marriage, and sexuality.
Author : Conor McCarthy
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 41,92 MB
Release : 2013-10-28
Category : History
ISBN : 1134397704
First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author : Edward Lewes Cutts
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 622 pages
File Size : 45,70 MB
Release : 2023-09-18
Category : History
ISBN :
In Edward Lewes Cutts' book 'Scenes and Characters of the Middle Ages,' readers will embark on a captivating journey through the medieval period, exploring rich historical details and vivid descriptions of various scenes and characters. Cutts' literary style is both informative and engaging, providing readers with a deeper understanding of this often romanticized era in history. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in medieval literature and culture, offering a comprehensive look at the people and events that shaped this fascinating time period. Edward Lewes Cutts, a renowned Victorian-era historian and clergyman, drew upon his extensive knowledge of medieval history and literature to create this compelling work. His passion for the subject shines through in the meticulous research and attention to detail present throughout the book. Cutts' expertise in the field makes 'Scenes and Characters of the Middle Ages' a must-read for anyone seeking a well-rounded exploration of this important historical period. I highly recommend 'Scenes and Characters of the Middle Ages' to any reader interested in delving into the captivating world of medieval history and literature. Cutts' insightful observations and engaging narrative style make this book a valuable addition to any library, offering a comprehensive and immersive look at the medieval era.
Author : Christopher Nugent Lawrence Brooke
Publisher : Clarendon Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 23,67 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN :
This wide-ranging book offers fascinating insights into the nature of marriage in the Middle Ages, both in its social, political, legal, and religious aspects, and its treatment in contemporary art and literature. From such major topics as the role of the Church fathers and the Bible, and the practice and law of marriage, to the cult of celibacy and the relationship between marriage and architecture, Professor Brooke's illuminating study offers the most complete account of medieval marriage ever published. He draws on a remarkable group of case studies and sources, including the letters of Hel.
