This book reconsiders the question of indulgences, brought to the fore once more by the fifth centenary of Martin Luther's posting of the 95 theses in 1517. Its authors use primary sources from the Middle Ages to digital social networks to present a series of innovative studies which consider them in practice and over the long term, away from the..
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Pratiques des indulgences du Moyen Âge à l'époque contemporaine
Esther Dehoux, Caroline Galland
Feasts of precept, civic festivals, holidays, so many realities which, from the Middle Ages to modern times and up to the present day, have punctuated the times of Western societies. The book examines the adherence to these practices, but also critical of them.
Philippe Desmette, Philippe Martin
