The Medieval Church in Manuscripts is a richly illustrated volume by Justin Clegg, curator of Medieval Manuscripts at the British Library. It explores the central role of the Christian Church in medieval European life through the lens of illuminated ...
The Medieval Church in Manuscripts is a richly illustrated volume by Justin Clegg, curator of Medieval Manuscripts at the British Library. It explores the central role of the Christian Church in medieval European life through the lens of illuminated manuscripts.
Using sources such as breviaries, missals, psalters, and books of hours, Clegg reveals how the Church shaped daily life, spiritual practice, and social order. The book covers:
Church hierarchy and structure
Monastic life and religious orders
The liturgical calendar and feast days
The relationship between clergy and laity
Artistic depictions of saints, rituals, and sacred spaces
Clegg also reflects on how these manuscripts preserve a vivid visual record of medieval religiosity, offering insight into both devotion and doctrine.
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