The Cult of the Virgin Mary in Anglo-Saxon England. By Mary Clayton. Cambridge Studies in Anglo-Saxon England 2. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1990. xiii + 299 pp. $54.50.
Dados Bibliográficos
| AUTOR(ES) | |
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| EDITOR(ES) | Carl Olson |
| ANO | 1993 |
| TIPO | Book |
| PERIÓDICO | Church History |
| ISSN | 0009-6407 |
| EDITORA | Cambridge University Press (CUP) |
| DOI | 10.2307/3168426 |
| ADICIONADO EM | 2025-08-29 |
| MD5 |
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Resumo
This book review by E. Ann Matter discusses Mary Clayton's "The Cult of the Virgin Mary in Anglo-Saxon England." Matter praises Clayton's extensive research and detailed analysis of Marian devotion in Anglo-Saxon England, covering various aspects such as liturgical texts, homilies, and artwork. She highlights Clayton's argument that the cult of the Virgin Mary was not simply imposed from above but also resonated with pre-Christian beliefs and practices. While acknowledging the book's strengths, Matter also points out some limitations, particularly regarding the lack of discussion on the social and political contexts of Marian devotion. Overall, the review recommends Clayton's book as a valuable contribution to the understanding of Anglo-Saxon religious culture.