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'May They Be Cursed In The Chest And The Heart, Cursed In The Stomach, Cursed In The Blood, Cursed In The Hands And Feet And Each Of Their Members.' Monks In Medieval France Lay Flat Before The Altar As They Intoned These Maledictions Laced With Biblical Quotations Or Paraphrases: 'May Their Children Be Made Orphans And Their Wives Widows' (Psalm 108:9).In This Longawaited Book, The Result Of More Than A Decade Of Research, Lester K. Little Reconstructs And Explores The Phenomenon Of Officially Sanctioned Religious Cursing In Medieval Europe. He Focuses On A Church Service, Called In Latin Either Clamor Or Maledictio, Used By Monastic Communities (Primarily In Francia) Between Approximately 990 And 1250.Threatened By Bands Of Heavily Armed Knights In A Period Of Incessant Civil Strife, Communities Of Monks, Nuns, And Cathedral Clerics Retaliated By Cursing Their Enemies In A Formal Religious Ceremony. After Presenting The Formulas The Monks Used In Such Cursing, Little Explores The Social, Political, And Juridical Contexts In Which These Curses Were Used And Explains How Christian Authorities Who Condemned Cursing Could Also Authorize It. He Demonstrates That These Benedictine Maledictions Often Played A Decisive Role In Resolving The Monks' Frequent Property Disputes Wit Local Notables, Especially Knights.Little'S Approach To His Subject Is Topical. After Determining The Clamor'S Sources, He Takes Up Its Kinship With Such Related Liturgy As The Humiliation Of Saints And Then Shows Where And To What End It Was Used. By The Conclusion Of His Work, He Has Recreated The Whole Culture Of The Medieval Clamor, And In The Process He Has Illuminated Many Other Aspects Of Medieval Social And Legal Culture.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: This book measures six inches in length, one point twelve inches in width, and nine point zero two inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does 'Benedictine Maledictions' have? A: This book contains three hundred twelve pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Benedictine Maledictions'? A: The author is Lester K. Little.
- Q: What is the main theme of this book? A: The book explores the phenomenon of liturgical cursing in medieval France.
- Q: How do I read 'Benedictine Maledictions'? A: Simply open the book and begin reading; it is suitable for anyone interested in medieval history.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it is ideal for academic study, especially in historical and religious contexts.
- Q: What age group is this book appropriate for? A: This book is appropriate for adults and older students interested in religious history.
- Q: How should I store this book? A: Store this book upright on a shelf in a cool, dry place to maintain its condition.
- Q: Can I clean the cover of the book? A: Yes, you can gently wipe the cover with a soft, dry cloth.
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- Q: How does this book compare to other historical texts? A: This book offers a unique focus on liturgical cursing, differing from broader historical texts.
- Q: Is this book recommended for beginners in medieval studies? A: Yes, it is accessible for beginners while still providing in-depth analysis.
- Q: What kind of research does the author present? A: The author presents over a decade of research on religious cursing in medieval Europe.