The Footprints of Michael the Archangel: The Formation and Diffusion of a Saintly Cult, c. 300-c. 800

Arnold, J.

Early Christians sought miracles from Michael the Archangel and this enigmatic ecumenical figure was the subject of hagiography, liturgical texts, and relics across Western Europe. Entering contemporary debates about angelology, this fascinating study explores the formation and diffusion of the cult of Saint Michael from c. 300-c.800.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2013-10-31

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781137346810

DOI: 10.1057/9781137316554

Dimensions: 216.0cm x140.0cm

Pages: 274.0