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The Footprints of Michael the Archangel
The Formation and Diffusion of a Saintly Cult, c. 300-c. 800
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The book delves into the cult of Saint Michael, examining how early Christians revered this Archangel through miracles, hagiography, and liturgical practices across Western Europe. It traces the development and spread of his veneration from around 300 to 800 AD, engaging with modern discussions on angelology and the significance of relics associated with Michael. This study highlights the complex interplay between faith, culture, and the evolution of religious practices surrounding one of Christianity's most enigmatic figures.
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The Footprints of Michael the Archangel, J. Arnold
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- 2013
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- Title
- The Footprints of Michael the Archangel
- Subtitle
- The Formation and Diffusion of a Saintly Cult, c. 300-c. 800
- Language
- English
- Authors
- J. Arnold
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan US
- Publisher
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 296
- ISBN13
- 9781349467129
- Description
- The book delves into the cult of Saint Michael, examining how early Christians revered this Archangel through miracles, hagiography, and liturgical practices across Western Europe. It traces the development and spread of his veneration from around 300 to 800 AD, engaging with modern discussions on angelology and the significance of relics associated with Michael. This study highlights the complex interplay between faith, culture, and the evolution of religious practices surrounding one of Christianity's most enigmatic figures.