Holy bones, holy dust

Description:

Relics were everywhere in medieval society. Saintly morsels such as bones, hair, teeth, blood, milk, and clothes, and items like the Crown of Thorns were thought to bring the believer closer to the saint, who might intercede with God on his or her behalf. This book presents an illustrated exploration of 1000 years of holy relics across Europe.

subjects: Cult,  Christian saints,  Relics,  History,  Relikwieën,  Reliker,  Historia,  Helgonkult,  Relics and reliquaries,  Saints

Times: To 1500