Shrines and relics between Late Antiquity and Middle Ages: Christianization of the space or sacralization of the Christianity?

Authors

  • Luigi Canetti Università degli Studi di Bologna

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6092/1593-2214/260

Keywords:

Late Antiquity, Middle Ages, 4th-6th Century, Christianity, Shrines, Relics

Abstract

This essay analyzes the importance of relics and sanctuaries against the backdrop of the sacralization of Christianity and the latter’s re-elaboration into a religious system that occurred in urban milieux in the late ancient times. The main steps of this process, which came to a climax in the 4th century, are the Christianization of time and space as well as the reinterpretation of Christ’s death in terms of a sacrifice.

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Published

2002-12-15

How to Cite

Canetti, Luigi. 2002. “Shrines and Relics Between Late Antiquity and Middle Ages: Christianization of the Space or Sacralization of the Christianity?”. Reti Medievali Journal 3 (2):Art. #7. https://doi.org/10.6092/1593-2214/260.

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