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Kevin Madigan Books

    Kevin Madigan specializes in the study of medieval Christian religious practice and thought, delving into the theological concepts and their development within medieval Christianity. His work often explores profound interpretations of key religious texts and examines questions surrounding Christological development. He also engages with the historical documentation and interpretation of ordained women in the early Church and the intersection of Christianity and Judaism, particularly concerning resurrection. His scholarship provides insightful perspectives into the intellectual and spiritual life of the medieval period.

    Medieval Christianity
    The Popes against the Protestants
    Olivi and the Interpretation of Matthew in the High Middle Ages

    • Olivi and the Interpretation of Matthew in the High Middle Ages

      • 242 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
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      The book explores the evolution of scholastic, apocalyptic, and Franciscan interpretations of the Gospel of Matthew between 1150 and 1350, highlighting their significance in high-medieval religious life. It examines the relationship between these interpretations and the papacy's stance toward the Franciscan Order, focusing on Peter Olivi's commentary on Matthew as a key example. Through Olivi's work, the author sheds light on broader theological and ecclesiastical developments during this transformative period.

      Olivi and the Interpretation of Matthew in the High Middle Ages

    • The Popes against the Protestants

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
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      An account of the alliance between the Catholic Church and the Italian Fascist regime in their campaign against Protestants

      The Popes against the Protestants

    • Medieval Christianity

      • 512 pages
      • 18 hours of reading
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      For many, medieval world seems dark & foreign miraculous, brutal, & irrational time of superstition & strange relics. This book include a steady focus on role of women in Christianity; relationships among religions; experience of ordinary parishioners; adventure of asceticism, devotion & worship, & instruction through drama, architecture, & art.

      Medieval Christianity