The Book of Hours and the Body 1st Edition

The Book of Hours and the Body, 1st Edition by Sherry C. M. Lindquist draws readers into a compelling reexamination of late-medieval devotional life, revealing how the intimate practice of the Book of Hours shaped perceptions of the human body, health, and piety. This meticulously researched volume is essential for scholars, students, collectors, and readers in the US, UK, Europe, Canada, and beyond who seek a deeper understanding of medieval spirituality and material culture.

Lindquist combines close readings of manuscript texts and images with cultural and medical history to illuminate how private prayerbooks acted as sites of bodily knowledge. Clear, engaging prose guides you through themes of sickness and healing, gendered embodiment, and the sensory practices of devotion. Case studies and interpretive insights make complex scholarship accessible to both specialists and curious general readers.

Owning this 1st Edition means adding a thoughtful, scholarly work to your library that bridges art history, religious studies, and the history of medicine. It’s ideal for academic courses, research libraries, and anyone fascinated by how devotional objects shaped daily life in medieval Europe. The book’s balanced analysis and vivid examples provide fresh perspectives for teaching, writing, and collecting.

Discover a landmark study that reconfigures how we see devotional reading and the medieval body. Add The Book of Hours and the Body by Sherry C. M. Lindquist to your cart today — a rewarding read for historians, librarians, and passionate readers of medieval studies.

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