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Slavic Paganism in Medieval Christian Writings - (East Central and Eastern Europe in the Middle Ages, 450-1450) by Jiř & í Dynda (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- How did medieval Christian writers shape our understanding of Slavic paganism?
- Author(s): Jiř & í Dynda
- 332 Pages
- History, Europe
- Series Name: East Central and Eastern Europe in the Middle Ages, 450-1450
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This volume provides a fresh look at how medieval Christian texts portrayed Slavic paganism. By combining insights from texts, archaeology, and ethnography within the broader framework of religious studies, it deepens our understanding of Christian-pagan interactions in the Middle Ages.Book Synopsis
How did medieval Christian writers shape our understanding of Slavic paganism? What prompted men like Thietmar of Merseburg, Saxo Grammaticus, Cosmas of Prague, or the anonymous Old Russian preacher to write detailed accounts of Slavic rituals, deities, and nearly forgotten tales? This volume examines the discursive strategies these authors used to describe, distort, and redefine pre-Christian Slavic religion. Through over a dozen case studies, the author explores texts, archaeological evidence, and ethnographic data that reveal how Christianity attempted to reframe pagan traditions. With innovative interpretations and interdisciplinary methods, this book offers novel perspectives on the study of Slavic pre-Christian religions in the Middle Ages.Dimensions (Overall): 9.25 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inches (W) x .75 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.41 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 332
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Europe
Series Title: East Central and Eastern Europe in the Middle Ages, 450-1450
Publisher: Brill
Theme: Medieval
Format: Hardcover
Author: Jiř & í Dynda
Language: English
Street Date: September 11, 2025
TCIN: 1007272309
UPC: 9789004688803
Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-3363
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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