Beliefs And The Dead In Reformation England by Peter Marshall
Ghosts, Memory, and Confession in Post-Reformation England
This scholarly work delves into the complex interplay between religious beliefs and the treatment of the dead during the Reformation period in England. It explores how the Protestant Reformation's theological shifts influenced traditional practices surrounding death, burial, and the afterlife. The book examines the evolving attitudes towards purgatory, the commemoration of the deceased, and the role of the church in funerary rites, highlighting the tensions and transformations that arose as England transitioned from Catholicism to Protestantism. Through a detailed analysis of historical records, it provides a nuanced understanding of how these changes affected both the living and their perceptions of the dead.
- Published
- 2002
- Nationality
- British
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- Pages
- 320-350
- Original Language
- English
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