| Description |
1 online resource (xxiv, 229 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Medieval societies, religions, and cultures |
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Medieval societies, religions, and cultures.
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| Contents |
The Servant Served -- Unworthiness in Power -- Maternal Government |
| Summary |
"Explores the world of medieval inversions-- the first shall be last and the superior is the servant--through an episode in which the abbess Clare of Assisi washes the feet of a serving sister; religious movements that sought their superiors from less exalted members of their communities; and analysis of a note written by Francis of Assisi"-- Provided by publisher |
| Notes |
Translated from the French |
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Translation of: Gouverner c'est servir : essai de démocratie médiévale |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on January 23, 2023) |
| Subject |
Power (Christian theology) -- History of doctrines -- Middle Ages, 600-1500
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Political theology -- History of doctrines -- Middle Ages, 600-1500
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HISTORY / Medieval
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Religion & beliefs.
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Religion.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Field, Sean L. (Sean Linscott), 1970- translator.
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| LC no. |
2022014427 |
| ISBN |
9781501767869 |
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1501767860 |
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9781501767876 |
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1501767879 |
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