The Mitre: Its Origins and Early Development

Spies, Nancy

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.

EAN

9789004691049

Publisher

Brill

Published

20 June 2024

Pages

382