Age of Pilgrimage : The Medieval Journey to God

Medievalists and those interested in the history of medieval Christian practice will welcome the reprinting of this classic text by Sumption (formerly history, Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; he now practices law). The different aspects of pilgrimage relics, miracles, cure for the sick, origins, cult, the Crusades, travel, sanctuary, penitence are described in an engaging narrative that features a wealth of examples from the early Christian period through the days of Chaucer. HiddenSprings is an imprint of Paulist Press. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)