In The Rescue of the Innocents, Richard Finucane looks at the influence of miracles on the lives of children during the Middle Ages. Finucane explores rampant reports of "miraculous" happenings, delving into the experiences of six hundred children who were rescued, cured, or resuscitated--it was thought--by the holy dead. He analyzes the impact that these wonders had on the families of the children, comparing the differences between experiences of families in the north and the south of Europe. The reactions of mothers in particular, in comparison to fathers and other kin, are studied for their distinctive quality. In addition, Finucane breaks with the traditions of Medieval historians and concentrates on only one type of source: hagiographical records. In so doing, he produces a wealth of fascinating material, sharing with readers the experiences of grief, joy, and belief among Medieval families.
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". . .Finucane's book is a worthwhile contribution to the field of children's studies."--Gillian Adams, The Lion and the Unicorn
"A valuable and fascinating study."--Dianne M. Bazell, Church History
"This volume represents a good example of the high demands of meticulous scholarship, combined with the engrossing narration of the kind of local history which can bring us closer to the traumas and joys of medieval peasant society." --Michael Goodich, The Catholic Historical Review
"An intriguing examination of a crucial, if enigmatic, stage of the human life cycle in the medieval west." --Cynthia J. Neville, Canadian Journal of History
"A valuable and fascinating study."--Dianne M. Bazell, Church History
"This volume represents a good example of the high demands of meticulous scholarship, combined with the engrossing narration of the kind of local history which can bring us closer to the traumas and joys of medieval peasant society." --Michael Goodich, The Catholic Historical Review
"An intriguing examination of a crucial, if enigmatic, stage of the human life cycle in the medieval west." --Cynthia J. Neville, Canadian Journal of History
...Finucane''s book is a worthwhile contribution to the field of children''s studies.
(Gillian Adams The Lion and the Unicorn )
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Ronald C. Finucane is Professor of History at Oakland University and the author of Miracles and Pilgrims: Popular Beliefs in Medieval England.
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The canonization of saints, a process whose oversight was claimed by the papacy in the late twelfth century, was increasingly centralized as more efficient inquisitorial procedures were developed during the thirteenth century. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
papal examiners, papal commissioners, superstitious words, medieval children, medieval parents, medieval childhood, miracle collections, dance line, drowned girl, miracle reports, wax image, beer tavern, temporal dominion, childhood injuries Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Middle Ages, King Henry, Pope Urban, Nicholas of Tolentino, John de Lorimer, Thomas Schonk, Little Marcle, William of Donington, Anthony's Fire, Barbara Hanawalt, Joanna of Marden, Louis of Toulouse, Thomas Cantilupe, William of Canterbury, Clement Danes, Eleanora Gordon, New Radnor, Other Figure, Percent Figure, Philip of Novara, Roger of Conway, Santa Cruce, Thomas Becket, William of Oxford New!
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The canonization of saints, a process whose oversight was claimed by the papacy in the late twelfth century, was increasingly centralized as more efficient inquisitorial procedures were developed during the thirteenth century. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
papal examiners, papal commissioners, superstitious words, medieval children, medieval parents, medieval childhood, miracle collections, dance line, drowned girl, miracle reports, wax image, beer tavern, temporal dominion, childhood injuries Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Middle Ages, King Henry, Pope Urban, Nicholas of Tolentino, John de Lorimer, Thomas Schonk, Little Marcle, William of Donington, Anthony's Fire, Barbara Hanawalt, Joanna of Marden, Louis of Toulouse, Thomas Cantilupe, William of Canterbury, Clement Danes, Eleanora Gordon, New Radnor, Other Figure, Percent Figure, Philip of Novara, Roger of Conway, Santa Cruce, Thomas Becket, William of Oxford New!
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