Translating truth

Aden Kumler

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Translating truth

by Aden Kumler

Published

2011

Publisher

Yale University Press

Pages

290

ISBN-13

9780300164930

ISBN-10

0300164939

Description

"Translating Truth is a novel and compelling account of how illuminated vernacular manuscripts transformed conceptions of Christian excellence in the later Middle Ages. Following the Fourth Lateran Council (1215), which legislated a broad pastoral outreach to the laity, new forms of religious instruction played a decisive role in the lives of Christians throughout Europe. For royal and aristocratic laypeople, luxury manuscripts of spiritual instruction made sacred truths and religious knowledge accessible-and authorizing-as never before. In this beautifully illustrated book, Aden Kumler examines how manuscript paintings collaborated and, at times, competed with texts as they translated the rudiments of Christian belief as well as complex theological teachings to new audiences on both sides of the English Channel. In the illuminations in these books, Kumler argues, elite laypeople were offered an ambitious vision of spiritual excellence and a greater role in the pursuit of their salvation." -- Book jacket.

Subjects

Illuminated manuscripts of the Middle AgesImage (Theology)Communication in artChristian art and symbolismCommunicationChurch historyChristianity and artSymboliekChristendomKristen konst och symbolikKristendom och konstWissensvermittlungBokmåleriGeïllustreerde handschriften06.12 codicologyTheologieBuchmalereiLaterankonzil 4. 1215 Rom gndHistoriaKyrkohistoria
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How many pages are in Translating truth?

This edition of Translating truth has approximately 290 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

How long does it take to read Translating truth?

For most readers, Translating truth typically takes between 6h 3m and 4h 2m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 72,500 words and common reading speeds.

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What is the word count of Translating truth?

The estimated word count for Translating truth is approximately 72,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

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Who is the author of Translating truth?

Translating truth was written by Aden Kumler.

When was Translating truth published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.