The Miracles Of Saint James: Translations From The Liber Sancti Jacobi
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Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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Few texts illuminate the medieval world of pilgrimage and sacred wonder as vividly as The Miracles of Saint James, a landmark first English translation of selected miracle accounts drawn from the twelfth-century Liber Sancti Jacobi — the legendary compendium of stories surrounding the cult of Saint James at Santiago de Compostela. The translators present twenty-two tales of divine intervention, healing, and rescue that chronicle the faith of medieval pilgrims who journeyed across Europe seeking the intercession of the Apostle James, painting a rich portrait of medieval piety, popular religion, and the culture of the Camino at the height of its spiritual power. Thomas F. Coffey, Linda Kay Davidson, and MaryJane Dunn bring scholarly rigour and literary clarity to their rendering of these Latin texts, accompanied by a substantial introduction that situates the miracles within their broader historical and theological context. Their work bridges the gap between medieval Latin scholarship and a modern English-speaking audience, making this foundational hagiographic document accessible for the first time. Whether read as devotional literature, historical testimony, or a window into the medieval imagination, The Miracles of Saint James remains an indispensable resource for anyone drawn to the enduring mystery of the pilgrimage road.
Author: Thomas F. Coffey, Linda Kay Davidson & Maryjane Dunn
Format: Paperback
Published: 1996, Italica Press
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Appears unread.
Few texts illuminate the medieval world of pilgrimage and sacred wonder as vividly as The Miracles of Saint James, a landmark first English translation of selected miracle accounts drawn from the twelfth-century Liber Sancti Jacobi — the legendary compendium of stories surrounding the cult of Saint James at Santiago de Compostela. The translators present twenty-two tales of divine intervention, healing, and rescue that chronicle the faith of medieval pilgrims who journeyed across Europe seeking the intercession of the Apostle James, painting a rich portrait of medieval piety, popular religion, and the culture of the Camino at the height of its spiritual power. Thomas F. Coffey, Linda Kay Davidson, and MaryJane Dunn bring scholarly rigour and literary clarity to their rendering of these Latin texts, accompanied by a substantial introduction that situates the miracles within their broader historical and theological context. Their work bridges the gap between medieval Latin scholarship and a modern English-speaking audience, making this foundational hagiographic document accessible for the first time. Whether read as devotional literature, historical testimony, or a window into the medieval imagination, The Miracles of Saint James remains an indispensable resource for anyone drawn to the enduring mystery of the pilgrimage road.