The Mitre: Its Origins and Early Development
| Author | : Nancy Spies |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 383 |
| Release | : 2024-06-20 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789004691513 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9004691510 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (510 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Mitre: Its Origins and Early Development by : Nancy Spies
Download or read book The Mitre: Its Origins and Early Development written by Nancy Spies and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2024-06-20 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the mitre began during the 11th-century church reform movements and was, surprisingly, inspired by a popular pastime. After a thousand years of bare heads, the Church finally had an official hat, signaling newly-structured internal dynamics, an increase in power and influence in society, and greater parity with secular leaders.
