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Crime and Forgiveness

Christianizing Execution in Medieval Europe

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  • 640 pages
  • 23 hours of reading

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Exploring the intersection of vengeance, justice, and Christian beliefs, the book delves into how these concepts evolved to provide political authorities with a moral justification for the death penalty. Adriano Prosperi highlights a pivotal era in which public executions became intertwined with societal values, shaping the legal landscape surrounding capital punishment. Through historical analysis, the work sheds light on the transformation of public attitudes toward crime and punishment.

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Crime and Forgiveness, Adriano Prosperi

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2020
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