Furta Sacra

Paperback / softback. New. To obtain sacred relics, medieval monks plundered tombs, avaricious merchants raided churches, and relic-mongers scoured the Roman catacombs. This title considers the social and cultural context for these acts, asking how the relics were perceived and why the thefts met with the approval of medieval Christians.

Princeton University Press, 1991. Clean and tight with crisp text. No markings. "To obtain sacred relics, medieval monks plundered tombs, avaricious merchants raided churches, and relic-mongers scoured the Roman catacombs. In a revised edition of Furta Sacra, Patrick Geary considers the social and cultural context for these acts, asking how the relics were perceived and why the thefts met with… Read more about this item

Princeton Univ. Press, 1990. Second Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 220 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Edges very slightly spotted or marked. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped… Read more about this item

Ewing, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Princeton University Press, 1990. 2d . Soft cover. Fine. (2d) Larger softcover, glossy blue wrappers, antique illustration in white frame on front wrapper, white back wrapper with praise from The Times Higher Education Supplement and Church History, 219 pages. Very Fine.

Princeton University Press, 1991-02-01. Revised. paperback. Used: Good.

Princeton University Press, 1991-02-01. Revised. paperback. Used:Good.

Princeton University Press, 1990, . pbk 217pp ISBN: 0691008620 excellent almost as new

Princeton Univ Pr, February 1991. Paper Back. New.

Paperback / softback. New. To obtain sacred relics, medieval monks plundered tombs, avaricious merchants raided churches, and relic-mongers scoured the Roman catacombs. This title considers the social and cultural context for these acts, asking how the relics were perceived and why the thefts met with the approval of medieval Christians.

Princeton University Press. New. Special order direct from the distributor

Princeton University Press, 1991-02-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.