The stripping of the altars : traditional religion in England, c.1400 - c.1580
by Duffy, Eamon
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New Haven ; London : Yale University Press, 1992. 1st edition. Softcover. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. John A. Simpson's copy. Physical description: xxxvii, 654 pages : illustrations; 23 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 595-625) and index. Contents: pt. I: The structures of traditional religion. A. Liturgy, learning and the laity. Seasons and signs: the liturgical year ; How the plowman learned his Paternoster. B. Encountering the holy. The mass ; Corporate Christians ; The saints. C. Prayers and spells. ""Lewed and learned"": the laity and the primers ; The devotions of the primers ; Charms, pardons and promises: lay piety and ""superstition"" in the primers. D. Now, and at the hour of our death. Last things ; The pains of Purgatory. -- pt. II: The stripping of the altars, 1530-1580. The attack on traditional religion I: From the break with Rome to the Act of Six Articles ; The attack on traditional religion II: To the death of Henry VIII ; The attack on traditional religion III: The reign of Edward VI ; The impact of reform: Parishes ; The impact of reform: Wills ; Mary ; Elizabeth. Subjects: Catholic Church England Customs and practices; Catholic Church Great Britain History 15th century- 16th century; Catholic Church; Religion.
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Previous ed.: 1992. Includes bibliographical references and index.
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- Title
- The stripping of the altars : traditional religion in England, c.1400 - c.1580
- Author
- Duffy, Eamon
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- Softcover
- Book Condition
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- 1st edition
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- ISBN 10
- 0300060769
- ISBN 13
- 9780300060768
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- New Haven ; London : Yale University Press
- Place of Publication
- New Haven
- Date Published
- 1992
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