Ritual in Early Modern Europe (New Approaches to European

Ritual in Early Modern Europe (New Approaches to European History, Series Number 33)
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This new and expanded edition of the first comprehensive study of rituals in early modern Europe examines the impact on the European interpretation of ritual from the discoveries of new civilizations in the Americas and missionary efforts in China. It also adds more material about rituals peculiar to women. Edward Muir draws on extensive historical research to emphasize the persistence of traditional Christian ritual practices, even as enlightened elites attempted to choose reason over passion, textual interpretation over ritual action, and moral rectitude over gaining access to supernatural powers of anti-Christian rituals. First Edition Hb (1997) 0-521-40169-0 First Edition Pb (1997) 0-521-40967-5
Country USA
Brand Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer Cambridge University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9 b/w illus.
ReleaseDate 2005-08-18
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780521602402

Ritual in Early Modern Europe (New Approaches to European History, Series Number 33)