Publisher's Synopsis
Medieval Missionary: A Study of the Conversion of Northern Europe AD 500 to 1300 is a comprehensive study of the Christianization of Northern Europe during the medieval period. The book examines the efforts of missionaries from the Roman Catholic Church to convert the pagan peoples of Scandinavia, Germany, and the British Isles to Christianity. The author, James Thayer Addison, explores the various methods used by the missionaries to spread the Christian faith, including the establishment of monasteries, the translation of religious texts into local languages, and the conversion of local rulers and elites. He also delves into the cultural and social factors that influenced the success of these efforts, such as the role of women in the conversion process and the impact of political and economic changes.Through a combination of historical analysis and primary source material, including letters, diaries, and religious texts, Addison paints a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs of the medieval missionary movement. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, medieval Europe, and the cultural exchange between different peoples and religions.This work is No. II in the Studies in the World Mission of Christianity Series. Through this book we can see the modern missionary enterprise against the background and from the perspective of the missions of earlier centuries. Between the missions of which Professor Addison writes and those of the last century and a half many striking contrasts exist which inevitably raise questions concerning the infallibility of those which have been pursued in our age. Contents: Education and the Motives of Medieval Missionaries; Kings and Missionaries; Missions and Monasticism Influence of the Papacy; Missionary Message.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
