Demons and the battle for souls at Cluny
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3941237 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Michael Edward Moore (0000-0001-5409-2674, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, corresponding author), Michael E Hoenicke Moore (Department of Historical Studies, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville) |
| Year | 2003 |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 485-497 |
| Publication date | 2003-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Studies in Religion/Sciences Religieuses (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0008-4298 • E-ISSN: 2042-0587 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/000842980303200406 |
| OpenAlex | W2135801281 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 11 |
The liturgical program at Cluny was directed toward a struggle against demons. Demons attacked souls in this world by bringing plague and violence, and in the next world, by punishing sinful souls. This article discusses how concern about such demons drew upon an ancient tradition regarding the pervasive influence of demons. The monks at Cluny sought to end this demonic tyranny. The battle for souls at Cluny reached a highpoint with the introduction of the Feast of All Souls' Day between 1024 and 1033 by the powerful Abbot Odilo
Ancient history · Art · Battle · Plague (disease · Classics · Historical and Religious Studies of Rome · History · Medieval Literature and History · Medieval Philosophy and Theology
| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,11 |
| Citation span | 2007 - 2012 (6) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |