Spiritual Kinship in Europe, 1500-1900
Description
The authors in this volume analyze spiritual kinship in Europe from the end of the Middle Ages to the Industrial Age. Uniquely comparing Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox views and practices, the chapters look at changes in theological thought over time as well as in social customs related to spiritual kinship, including godparenthood.
Keywords
HistorySocial HistoryEuropeModernSocial ScienceSociologyMarriage & FamilyRenaissance
2012Book
Author(s)Guido Alfani
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK
ISBN9780230362215
LanguageEnglish
