Patroness of Paris: Rituals of Devotion in Early Modern France
Author | : Sluhovsky |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 285 |
Release | : 2023-10-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004614581 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004614583 |
Rating | : 4/5 (583 Downloads) |
Download or read book Patroness of Paris: Rituals of Devotion in Early Modern France written by Sluhovsky and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2023-10-16 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book examines the cult of Sainte Geneviève, patron saint of Paris. Using hagiographic and liturgical documents, as well as municipal, ecclesiastical, and notarial records, it analyzes the religious, political, and social contexts of public devotion in the early modern city.