The European Legacy· 2014Q2
The Golden Legend: Readings on the Saints
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- 2014year
Short summary
The Golden Legend, a collection of saints' lives, was the second most widely read book in the late Middle Ages, surpassed only by the Bible.
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Key points
- The Golden Legend was the second most read book in the late Middle Ages.
- Only the Bible was read more widely.
- The work significantly influenced the religious and cultural milieu of its time.
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Abstract
The Golden Legend (Legenda Aurea) by Jacobus de Voragine left a profound imprint on the later Middle Ages and was, perhaps, the second most read book. The Bible was, of course, the most read. The L...
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Field: Classics
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