Ritual and Society in the Middle Ages

Creator	Keefe, Susan
Date Accessioned	2017-05-22T19:08:33Z
Date Available	2017-05-22T19:08:33Z
Date Issued	1982
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Description	In this course we will examine six rites of medieval society. Less concentration will be placed on the historical development of each rite, than on its actual ceremony: words, gestures, symbols, costume; its preparation; duration; location; and interpretation at one given time. Patterns of ritual observation will emerge that have universal application to rituals in the most primitive and advanced societies, which you will be welcomed to discuss and reflect on in class participation. But at the same time the six rites of baptism (Christian Initiation), the Mass (Eucharist), clerical ordination, coronation of kings, knighting, and marriage will help us to understand the mentality and what is distinct about western European medieval society, to which we trace our roots.	en_US
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Title	Ritual and Society in the Middle Ages	en_US