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The Germanization of Early Medieval Christianity: A Sociohistorical Approach to Religious Transformation Paperback - 1996

by James C. Russell; Preface by James C. Russell


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While historians of Christianity have generally acknowledged some degree of Germanic influence in the development of early medieval Christianity, Russell goes further, arguing for a fundamental Germanic reinterpretation of Christianity. This first full-scale treatment of the subject follows a truly interdisciplinary approach, applying to the early medieval period a sociohistorical method similar to that which has already proven fruitful in explicating the history of Early Christianity and Late Antiquity. The encounter of the Germanic peoples with Christianity is studied from within the larger context of the encounter of a predominantly "world-accepting" Indo-European folk-religiosity with predominantly "world-rejecting" religious movements. While the first part of the book develops a general model of religious transformation for such encounters, the second part applies this model to the Germano-Christian scenario. Russell shows how a Christian missionary policy of temporary
accommodation inadvertently contributed to a reciprocal Germanization of Christianity.

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While historians of Christianity have generally acknowledged some degree of Germanic influence in the development of early medieval Christianity, Russell goes further, arguing for a fundamental Germanic reinterpretation of Christianity. He utilizes recent developments in sociobiology, anthropology, and psychology to help explain this pivotal transformation of the West. This book will interest all who wish to further their understanding of Christianity and Western civilization.

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  • Title The Germanization of Early Medieval Christianity: A Sociohistorical Approach to Religious Transformation
  • Author James C. Russell; Preface by James C. Russell
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Paperback
  • Pages 272
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Oxford University Press, USA, Cary, North Carolina, U.S.A.
  • Date 1996-06-20
  • Features Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780195104660 / 0195104668
  • Weight 0.95 lbs (0.43 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.16 x 6.08 x 0.72 in (23.27 x 15.44 x 1.83 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: Medieval (500-1453) Studies
    • Ethnic Orientation: German
    • Religious Orientation: Christian
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 92013182
  • Dewey Decimal Code 274.302

About the author


James C. Russell received his doctorate in Historical Theology from Fordham University. He teaches at Saint Peter's College.
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