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The cult of St. James has been linked with the town of Compostela in north-west Spain since the 8th century. This tradition extended far beyond Spain’s borders. Traces of its religious and cultural allure can be found in all European countries. It is a remarkable phenomenon that the attraction of the Way of St. James has endured to this day and is currently experiencing something of a renaissance. This volume offers an insight into the varied facets of the cult of St. James. It is not limited to any particular aspects of pilgrimages but puts them in broad historic and cultural contexts and familiarizes readers with new scientific findings. For both connoisseurs and those with inquiring minds, the result is a balanced picture of a major European tradition that places greater emphasis on present-day perspectives. |
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Specifications:21 x 27 cm 81/2 x 105/8 in. 192 pages richly illustrated 150 g mat coated, wood-free paper |
Contents:Chapter I “Holy year” in Santiago de Compostela
Chapter II From Palestine to Spain
Chapter III “Clash of Cultures”?
Chapter IV A city for the Apostle: from a diocese to the seat of the Apostle
Chapter V Pilgrims and pilgrims’ routes, or: How to shorten the route to the ‘end of the world’?
Chapter VI An Apostle and a Holy Emperor, or: What links St. James to Charlemagne?
Chapter VII Battle against the Muslims: battle assistance, politics and economy
Chapter VIII Europe goes on pilgrimages: routes, lodgings und churches – reports and songs
Chapter IX European pilgrims return home: looking for tracks from the Baltic to the Mediterranean
Chapter X No success without competition: knight and pilgrim patron saints
Chapter XI Criticism and crisis, or: Did the Reformation destroy the pilgrimages to Compostela?
Chapter XII What remains of the cult of St. James – re-awakenings in our times |
Author:
Klaus Herbers, born
1951 in Wuppertal, has been the Professor
He has become
well-known for his numerous scientific publications on the
pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.
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