| Series |
Religious cultures in the early modern world ; no. 7
Religious cultures in the early modern world ; no. 7. ^A1128788
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| Contents |
Introduction -- The medieval angel, c 1480-1530 -- The Protestant angel, c 1530-80 -- The church of England angel, c 1580-1700 -- The confessionalized angel, c 1580-1700 -- The Catholic angel, c 1550-1700 -- The people's angel, c 1550-1700 -- The empirical angel, c 1650-1700 -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract |
"Until recently, angels were a relatively neglected aspect of the early modern supernatural world. But belief in angels was a constant during an age of religious and social upheaval, creating an interesting and important measurement of historical change. This study looks at how the Church utilized the belief in angels to enforce new and evolving doctrine. Because they were theologically adaptable, angels were recruited by clergymen of all denominations to support their particular dogma. Sangha examines these various stances and applies the role of angel-belief further, to issues of wider cultural and political significance." |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-257) and index. |
| ISBN | 9781848931459 |
| ISBN | 184893145X |
