The Cult Of Saint George In Medieval England
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The Cult Of Saint George In Medieval England
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Author : Jonathan Good
language : en
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Release Date : 2009
The Cult Of Saint George In Medieval England written by Jonathan Good and has been published by Boydell & Brewer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with History categories.
How St. George became the patron saint of England has always been a subject of speculation. He was not English, nor was his principal shrine there - the usual criteria for national patronage ; yet his status and fame came to eclipse that of all other saints. Edward III's use of the saint in his wars against the French established him as a patron and protector of the king ; unlike other saints George was adopted by the English to signify membership of the "community of the realm". This book traces the origins and growth of the cult of St. George, arguing that, especially after Edward's death, George came to represent a "good" politics (deriving from Edward's prosecution of a war with spoils for everyone) and could be used to rebuke subsequent kings for their poor governance. Most medieval kings came to understand this fact, and venerated St. George in order to prove their worthiness to hold their office. The political dimension of the cult never completely displaced the devotional one, but it was so strong that St. George survived the Reformation as a national symbol - one that continues in importance in the recovery of a specifically English identity.
The Cult Of St George In Medieval England
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Author : Jonathan Good
language : en
Publisher: Boydell Press
Release Date : 2015-04-16
The Cult Of St George In Medieval England written by Jonathan Good and has been published by Boydell Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-16 with History categories.
A survey of the cult of St George in the middle ages, investigating its beginning and growth, and its manipulation for political and other ends.
St George
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Author : Giles Morgan
language : en
Publisher: Oldcastle Books Ltd
Release Date : 2017-03-23
St George written by Giles Morgan and has been published by Oldcastle Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-23 with History categories.
St. George is a figure that bridges many worlds. At the heart of the myths and legends surrounding this English icon lies the story of an early Christian martyr persecuted by the Roman Empire around the third century AD. But England is only one country to have adopted this legendary soldier saint as their patron. Other countries including Germany, Armenia, Hungary, Portugal, Catalonia and Malta have all claimed him as their own. The cult of St. George is astonishingly widespread with churches being dedicated to him in Ethiopia, Egypt, Greece and France. His heroic struggle and victory against the dragon can be interpreted as representing the bravery of an individual Christian or as the eternal battle been good and evil. But closer examination of the cult of St. George yields unexpected results. There are clear parallels between his legendary battle and that of earlier pre-Christian heroes such as Perseus and Beowulf. St. George is also identified with the Islamic hero Al Khidr who is said to have discovered the fountain of youth. He has been associated with the coming of spring and has functioned as fertility symbol and been closely linked to the Green Man of Pre-Christian Myth. St. George has also acted as a symbol of chastity and served as a healing saint. His flag has been appropriated by the far right but in recent times come to identify a multi-cultural England. 'fascinating...Well written and meandering delightfully, Morgan held my attention more than I had anticipated' - Bob Rickard, Fortean Times
St George
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Author : Samantha Riches
language : en
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Release Date : 2015-04-15
St George written by Samantha Riches and has been published by Reaktion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-15 with History categories.
The image of St. George—atop his horse, lance plunged halfway into a dragon’s body—is so familiar to us that we take for granted what a long history it has had. As Samantha Riches demonstrates in this book, St. George is easily one of the most transported icons across cultures, and his history is the history of myth writ large. Traveling in Georgia, Greece, Malta, Belgium, Lebanon, Palestine, Ethiopia, Estonia, and many other places, she offers a fascinating look at one of the most popular mythical figures of all time. Riches traces St. George in his various appearances and guises across a wealth of religions and traditions. From Eastern Orthodox, Coptic, and Western European Christian traditions, she follows his trail into Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Candomblé, and the many pagan systems where he has functioned a symbol of nature, springtime, and healing. Exploring the innumerable ways artists, poets, and painters have engaged his mythical import, she shows him to be at the center of many political divisions, where he has been used to advance one agenda or another. Drawing together many aspects of the cult of St. George, Riches provides a fascinating history of an enduring icon.
Saint George Of England
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Author : G. J. Marcus
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1929
Saint George Of England written by G. J. Marcus and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1929 with Christian saints categories.
A Companion To Middle English Hagiography
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Author : Sarah Salih
language : en
Publisher: DS Brewer
Release Date : 2006
A Companion To Middle English Hagiography written by Sarah Salih and has been published by DS Brewer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The saints were the superheroes and the celebrities of medieval England, bridging the gap between heaven and earth, the living and the dead. A vast body of literature evolved during the middle ages to ensure that everyone, from kings to peasants, knew the stories of the lives, deaths and afterlives of the saints. However, despite its popularity and ubiquity, the genre of the Saint's Life has until recently been little studied. This collection introduces the canon of Middle English hagiography; places it in the context of the cults of saints; analyses key themes within hagiographic narrative, including gender, power, violence and history; and, finally, shows how hagiographic themes survived the Reformation. Overall it offers both information for those coming to the genre for the first time, and points forward to new trends in research. Dr SARAH SALIH is a Lecturer in English at the University of East Anglia. Contributors: SAMANTHA RICHES, MARY BETH LONG, CLAIRE M. WATERS, ROBERT MILLS, ANKE BERNAU, KATHERINE J. LEWIS, MATTHEW WOODCOCK
St George S Chapel Windsor In The Fourteenth Century
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Author : Nigel Saul
language : en
Publisher: Boydell Press
Release Date : 2005
St George S Chapel Windsor In The Fourteenth Century written by Nigel Saul and has been published by Boydell Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Architecture categories.
A definitive look at the early history of St George's Chapel, one of the most important medieval buildings in England. Developed and improved by Edward III, the Chapel became the spiritual home of his newly-instigated Order of theGarter and, in the process, a new Camelot for the English monarchy. St George's Chapel, Windsor, is one of the most famous ecclesiastical foundations in Britain. Established in 1348, its origins are closely bound up with those of the Order of the Garter, which was founded by Edward III at the sametime. The collection of essays in this volume sets Windsor in its context, at the forefront of the political and cultural developments of mid-fourteenth-century England. They examine the early history of the Chapel, its tieswith Edward III's chivalric ambitions, the community of canons who served it, and its place in the institutional development of the English Church. Major themes are the role of the Chapel in the early history of the Order and itsinfluence on other collegiate foundations of the late middle ages; and much attention is devoted to the mighty building campaign at the Castle started by Edward III which made Windsor the grandest royal residence of its day.
Devotional Interaction In Medieval England And Its Afterlives
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2018-06-05
Devotional Interaction In Medieval England And Its Afterlives written by and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-05 with History categories.
The interdisciplinary volume Devotional Interaction in Medieval England and its Afterlives examines the interaction between medieval English worshippers and the material objects of their devotion, with chapters that extend the temporality of objects and buildings beyond the Middle Ages.
St George
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Author : Samantha Riches
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
St George written by Samantha Riches and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
"Lucidly written, tirelessly researched and beautifully illustrated, St. George: Hero, Martyr and Myth will be required reading for any student of medieval art of history, or anyone fascinated by the remarkable story of England's patron saint."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Saint George
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Author : David Scott Fox
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
Saint George written by David Scott Fox and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Biography & Autobiography categories.