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Medieval Saints and Their Sins
A New History of the Middle Ages through Saints and their Stories
Book • 2024
This book offers a captivating narrative that delves into the lives of medieval saints, providing a unique perspective on the Middle Ages.
It goes beyond traditional historical accounts by focusing on the experiences and stories of ordinary people who witnessed significant events.
The book explores how saints were used as instruments of control by the Church, and it delves into topics such as the history of Ethiopia, gender and sexuality, and the fight for equality in indigenous populations.
Through these stories, the book provides a deep understanding of the Middle Ages and the evolution of Christianity.
It goes beyond traditional historical accounts by focusing on the experiences and stories of ordinary people who witnessed significant events.
The book explores how saints were used as instruments of control by the Church, and it delves into topics such as the history of Ethiopia, gender and sexuality, and the fight for equality in indigenous populations.
Through these stories, the book provides a deep understanding of the Middle Ages and the evolution of Christianity.
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Emily Briffett

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Strange stories of medieval saints