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Rituals for the Dead
Religion and Community in the Medieval University of Paris
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Focusing on the religious practices at the University of Paris during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, William Courtenay explores the significance of prayers for the dead in the daily lives of both masters and students. Departing from conventional narratives centered on curriculum and teaching, the author highlights how these spiritual observances shaped the institution's culture and community. Through this lens, the book offers a unique perspective on the intersection of education and religion in medieval life.
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- Title
- Rituals for the Dead
- Subtitle
- Religion and Community in the Medieval University of Paris
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William J. Courtenay
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 216
- ISBN13
- 9780268104931
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Focusing on the religious practices at the University of Paris during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, William Courtenay explores the significance of prayers for the dead in the daily lives of both masters and students. Departing from conventional narratives centered on curriculum and teaching, the author highlights how these spiritual observances shaped the institution's culture and community. Through this lens, the book offers a unique perspective on the intersection of education and religion in medieval life.