Treasures of Heaven: Saints, Relics, and Devotion in Medieval Europe NEW Book
The product is a new book titled "Treasures of Heaven: Saints, Relics, and Devotion in Medieval Europe" published by Yale University Press in 2010. The book is a beautifully illustrated hardcover volume that delves into the cult of sacred relics in medieval Europe, exploring the making of reliquaries from the earliest days of Christianity to the 16th century. It features a vast array of treasured objects from collections throughout Europe and the United States, shedding new light on some 140 extraordinary and rare reliquaries from various sources. The book is written in English and intended for a trade audience, making it a valuable resource for both casual museumgoers and serious scholars interested in art and religion in the medieval period.
Specifications
| Literary Movement | Medieval |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
| ISBN | 9780300168273 |
| Publisher | Yale University Press |
| Item Length | 12 in |
| Publication Year | 2010 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Language | English |
| Illustrator | Yes |
| Author | Holger A. Klein |
| Genre | Art, Religion |
| Item Weight | 74.6 Oz |
| Item Width | 10 in |
| Number Of Pages | 278 Pages |
The product is a new book titled «Treasures of Heaven: Saints, Relics, and Devotion in Medieval Europe» published by Yale University Press in 2010. The book is a beautifully illustrated hardcover volume that delves into the cult of sacred relics in medieval Europe, exploring the making of reliquaries from the earliest days of Christianity to the 16th century. It features a vast array of treasured objects from collections throughout Europe and the United States, shedding new light on some 140 extraordinary and rare reliquaries from various sources. The book is written in English and intended for a trade audience, making it a valuable resource for both casual museumgoers and serious scholars interested in art and religion in the medieval period.
