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Medieval Religious Rationalities

A Weberian Analysis

by David D'Avray

  • Paperback
  • 208 pages
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • 15 x 22.4 x 1.3 cm

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For scholars interested in medieval religious studies

Uncovers rationalities behind medieval beliefs and practices

You will gain new insights into historical religious dynamics

This book offers a fresh analysis of medieval religious thought through the lens of social theory.

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Inspired by the social theories of Max Weber, David d'Avray asks how far medieval religion was rational and, in doing so, proposes a new approach to the study of the medieval past. Applying ideas developed in his companion volume on Rationalities in History, he explores how values, instrumental calculation, legal formality and substantive rationality interact and the ways in which medieval beliefs were strengthened by their mutual connections, by experience, and by mental images. He sheds new light on key themes and figures in medieval religion ranging from conversion, miracles and the ideas of Bernard of Clairvaux to Trinitarianism, papal government and Francis of Assisi's charismatic authority. This book is unique in showing how values and instrumental calculation affect each other in practice and demonstrating the ways in which the application of social theory can be used to generate fresh empirical research as well as new historical insights.
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  • Author

    David D'Avray

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Cambridge University Press

  • Published

    September 2010

  • Weight

    341g

  • Page Count

    208

  • Dimensions

    15 x 22.4 x 1.3 cm

  • ISBN

    9780521186827

  • ISBN-10

    052118682X

  • Eden Code

    3196390

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