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Perceptions of Ecclesia. Church and Soul in Medieval Dedication Sermons
| Edizione: | Brepols Publishers, 2006 | | Collana: | Sermo |
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The medieval laitys understanding of the church and
their own role within it was largely shaped by preaching. How did
preachers actually define the word 'church', and what was the
essence of their ecclesiological teachings Sermons for the
dedication of a church reveal that the term ecclesia had
numerous connotations. Three key ideas recur with particular
frequency: the material church, the Christian community, and the
church of the soul. The physical church building held an important
place in medieval society as a tangible connecting link between
ordinary people on the one hand and saints, angels and the divine
presence on the other. Yet perhaps more significantly, it stood as
a symbol for the human soul. Preachers treat the dedication of the
physical church as an elaborate metaphor for the spiritual
consecration of the soul. The prominent interest in the concept of
the soul as church, which is reflected in sermons, suggests a much
more individual, less community-oriented focus in medieval
spirituality than has been generally assumed. |  Aggiungi al Carrello |
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