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Passion Relics and the Medieval Imagination

by Cynthia Hahn

Although objects associated with the Passion and suffering of Christ are among the most important and sacred relics venerated by the Catholic Church, this is the first study that considers how they were presented to the faithful. Cynthia Hahn adopts an accessible, informative, and holistic approach to the important history of Passion relics—first the True Cross, and then the collective group of Passion relics—examining their display in reliquaries, their presentation in church environments, their purposeful collection as centerpieces in royal and imperial collections, and finally their veneration in pictorial form as Arma Christi. Tracing the ways that Passion relics appear and disappear in response to Christian devotion and to historical phenomena, ranging from pilgrimage and the Crusades to the promotion of imperial power, this groundbreaking investigation presents a compelling picture of a very important aspect of late medieval and early modern devotion.

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"In this layered analysis of the representation and display of Passion relics, Cynthia Hahn shows how individual relics, with their mix of material and spiritual value, appear and disappear in response to both Christian devotion and historical phenomena ranging from pilgrimage and the Crusades to the promotion of imperial power."--Anne D. Hedeman, coauthor of Imagining the Past in France: History in Manuscript Painting, 1250-1500 "A leading voice in the study of medieval art, religion, and ritual, Cynthia Hahn creates an accessible, informative, and substantive approach to some of the most important sacred objects in Christianity. With a broad audience in mind, she explains how Christ's Passion relics were framed, promoted, and venerated over the centuries."--Sally J. Cornelison, Syracuse University

Author Biography

Cynthia Hahn is Professor of Art History at Hunter College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. She has written extensively on saints and relics in both articles and books, including Portrayed on the Heart, Strange Beauty, and The Reliquary Effect.  

Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. The Lure of Passion Relics, the Power of the Cross
The True Cross
Cross—Sign, Image, Thing, Relic
The Relic and Its Dispersal—Emperors, Churchmen, and Crusaders
Jerusalem Crosses and the Toulouse Châsse

2. Passion Relics: Strength in Unity
Instruments of Torture
Passion Relics as Th ings
Passion Relics Collected
Devotion to Passion Relics
The Arma Christi
Conclusion

Notes
Bibliography
List of Illustrations
Index
Biblical Citations

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"[Passion Relics and the Medieval Imagination] tackles for the first time a very large subject: how relics were displayed in the Middle Ages. . . . This is a small book with an important message for art historians." * Art Newspaper *
"Provides an expert synthesis of current scholarship, a welcome introduction for students desiring a toehold in recent literature. . . . a useful summary of recent research on how the instruments of Christ's Passion were displayed and venerated in the Middle Ages."  * Times Higher Education *
"Hahn's writing is very readable and accessible to veteran scholars in history, art history, and religious studies, as well as to nonspecialists and the general public. . . . This book promises to have a large impact on future study of the cult of Passion relics." * Comitatus: A Journal of Medieval and Renaissance Studies *
"One can hardly engage in study of the medieval relic without consulting the scholarship of Cynthia Hahn. . . .  Like the slivers of wood of True Cross relics, this book is small but powerful. With characteristic clarity and poetic style, Hahn presents the distinct kind of perspective that comes from a seasoned and creative scholar." * Reading Religion *
"In her introduction, Hahn expresses a hope that her work will be accessible to students, advanced scholars, and the curious public. With this book, she has successfully achieved this goal; it is a rich and engaging contribution to the study of Passion relics." * Journal of Medieval Religious Culture *
"A miniature treasury in itself. . . .well ordered and energetically presented. Academics will enjoy the lively, well-informed prose of a scholar who has been thinking about the potential and powers of relics, particularly relics in their connections with human behavior, for many years." * West 86th *
"Hahn's monograph is a highly engaging and tightly argued study on the Passion relic as it developed at the nexus of imperialism, power, and the rise of devotional objects in early Christianity." * Religion and the Arts *

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"Her book provides an expert synthesis of current scholarship, a welcome introduction for students desiring a toehold in recent literature. . . . a useful summary of recent research on how the instruments of Christ's Passion were displayed and venerated in the Middle Ages."

Details ISBN0520305264 Author Cynthia Hahn Pages 176 Series Franklin D. Murphy Lectures Year 2020 ISBN-10 0520305264 ISBN-13 9780520305267 Format Hardcover Imprint University of California Press Subtitle Art, Architecture, and Society Place of Publication Berkerley Country of Publication United States DEWEY 232.966 Short Title Passion Relics and the Medieval Imagination Language English Publication Date 2020-01-07 UK Release Date 2020-01-07 NZ Release Date 2020-01-07 US Release Date 2020-01-07 Illustrations 52 color illustrations Publisher University of California Press Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2020-01-06

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  • Condition: Brand new
  • ISBN-13: 9780520305267
  • Publication Year: 2020
  • Type: Textbook
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Language: English
  • Book Title: Passion Relics and the Medieval Imagination: Art, Architecture, and Society
  • Item Height: 203mm
  • Author: Cynthia Hahn
  • Publisher: University of California Press
  • Topic: Archaeology, Religious History, Christianity, History
  • Item Width: 152mm
  • Item Weight: 454g
  • Number of Pages: 176 Pages

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