Cross-cultural perspectives on hagiographical strategies: a comparative study of the standard lives of st. francis and milarepa
Auteur :
Rondolino, Massimo A.
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780367881856
Date de publication :
12 déc. 2019
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
453 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
In this book, Massimo Rondolino shows how in the social and religious contexts of both 1200s Italy and 1400s Tibet, narratives of the lives, deeds and teachings of two individuals recognized as spiritual champions, were seen as the most effective means to promote spiritual, doctrinal and political agendas. To this end, the study focuses on the prod