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Author Johnson, Richard F. (Richard Freeman), 1961-

Title Saint Michael the Archangel in medieval English legend / Richard F. Johnson
Published Woodbridge, Suffolk, U.K. ; Rochester, N.Y. : Boydell Press, ©2005

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 174 pages)
Contents Literary origins of the archangel's legendary roles -- The archangel's legendary history -- Vernacular versions of the hagiographic foundation-myth -- The archangel as guardian and psychopomp -- The archangel and judgement -- Conclusion
Summary "A study of the representations of St. Michael in the liturgy, literature, and iconography of the period"--Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Michael (Archangel) -- Cult -- England -- History -- To 1500
Michael (Archangel) -- Legends -- History and criticism
SUBJECT Michael (Archangel) fast
Michael Erzengel gnd
Subject Christian legends -- England -- History and criticism
RELIGION -- Christian Theology -- Angelology & Demonology.
HISTORY -- Medieval.
Legends
Christian legends
Cults
Legende
SUBJECT England -- Religious life and customs
Subject England
England
Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781846154256
1846154251