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The Prayer Life of Peasant Communities in Late Medieval Sweden: A Contrast of Ideals and Practices
Author(s): Viktor Aldrin (Author)
- Publisher: Edwin Mellen Press Ltd
- Publication Date: 1 Jun. 2011
- Language: English
- Print length: 228 pages
- ISBN-10: 0773415432
- ISBN-13: 9780773415430
Book Description
The aim of this study has been to identify, explain and delineate praying among peasant communities in late medieval Sweden. Four aspects have been examined through the perspectives of ideals and practices, namely the standards of prayer, devotional prayer, prayer in times of need and prayer cultures. Ways to maintain the prayer cultures were through mnemonic techniques, and indulgences stipulating and confirming prayers used or to be used in connection with certain churches, days and places within the churches. The prayer life of those belonging to peasant communities was both elaborate and full of nuances.
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About the Author
Dr. Viktor Aldrin lectures on the subjects of Religious Studies and Theology with special focus on the History of Christianity at the Department of Literature, the History of Ideas and Religion at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. He received his Doctor of Theology diploma at the University of Gothenburg.
