Converting the Saxons : a study of violence and religion in early Medieval Germany / Joshua M. Cragle.
Converting the Saxons :
ISBN
9781003379157 (ebook)
100337915X
9781000969191 (electronic bk. : PDF)
1000969193 (electronic bk. : PDF)
9781000969214 (electronic bk. : EPUB)
1000969215 (electronic bk. : EPUB)
9781032458960 (hardback)
9781032458977 (paperback)
100337915X
9781000969191 (electronic bk. : PDF)
1000969193 (electronic bk. : PDF)
9781000969214 (electronic bk. : EPUB)
1000969215 (electronic bk. : EPUB)
9781032458960 (hardback)
9781032458977 (paperback)
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Yayın Bilgisi
Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, 2024.
Fiziksel Niteleme
1 online resource.
Dizi
Studies in Medieval history and culture
Özet, vb.
"Utilizing a "crusading ethos," from 772-804 AD, Charlemagne, King of the Franks, waged war against the continental Saxons to integrate them within the growing Frankish empire and facilitate their conversion to Christianity. While substantial research has been produced concerning various components of Carolingian history, this work offers a unique examination of Charlemagne's Saxon Wars as a case study for understanding methods of conversion used in the Christianization of Europe, as well as their significance for subsequent conversion strategies employed around the globe. Converting the Saxons builds on prior scholarly research, is grounded in primary sources, and contextualized with a robust historical introduction. Throughout the text particular emphasis is given to Christian encounters with paganism and the way paganism was interpreted, confronted, and transformed. Within those encounters we observe myriad forces of coercion and incentivization used in societal religious conversion, demonstrating the need for a serious reconsideration of the standard narratives surrounding Christian missions. This book provides a scholarly and accessible resource for students and researchers interested in transhistorical methods of conversion, the history of Christianity, Early Medieval paganism, colonial religious encounters, and the nature of religious conversion"-- Provided by publisher.
Konu
Christianity and other religions __ Germany __ Paganism.
Paganism __ Relations __ Christianity.
Church history __ 8th century.
Church history __ 9th century.
Conversion __ Christianity __ History.
Saxons __ History.
HISTORY / Medieval __ bisacsh
RELIGION / History __ bisacsh
Germany __ Church history __ To 843.
Paganism __ Relations __ Christianity.
Church history __ 8th century.
Church history __ 9th century.
Conversion __ Christianity __ History.
Saxons __ History.
HISTORY / Medieval __ bisacsh
RELIGION / History __ bisacsh
Germany __ Church history __ To 843.
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