The city through the eyes of a medieval monk (according to exegetical texts of the first half of the 12th century)
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The city as a new phenomenon of social life of the Middle Ages arose in Europe in the 12th century, and the first attempts to comprehend this phenomenon were made by intellectuals of that era. The book shows how, in the comments on the Holy Scripture, the exciting authors of the past topic of relations with secular and church authorities, with artisans, merchants, foreigners living in the city, the problems of trade and taxes, poverty and luxury of citizens, relations with women, and urban entertainment were reflected. . Behind the outlines of the biblical cities, primarily Babylon and Jerusalem, the appearance of the city of modern city with climbs and descents, streets and squares, fortifications and towers, markets and temples is visible. The allegorical and typological interpretations of the Bible made up a complex system of signs and symbols, in which the comments generally accepted and consecrated by tradition could be closely torn with very original readings of the text. Having determined the interpretation matrix and deviations from the normative model, we will be able to understand how the authors of theological treatises reacted to reality that was changing around them, and obtain new data on the history of the medieval city.
The book is addressed to historians, philologists, philosophers, culturalists, as well as the widespread by the intellectual traditions of the Western European Middle Ages to the reader
The book is addressed to historians, philologists, philosophers, culturalists, as well as the widespread by the intellectual traditions of the Western European Middle Ages to the reader
Author:
Author:Redikova Irina Sergeevna
Cover:
Cover:Hard
Category:
- Category:Biographies & Memoirs
- Category:History & Geography
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Series:
Series: Mediaevalia
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-98712-906-7
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