Angels and Belief in England, 1480–1700 By (author) Laura Sangha

Until recently, angels were a relatively neglected aspect of the early modern supernatural world. But belief in angels was a constant during an age of religious and social upheaval, creating an interesting and important measurement of historical change. This study looks at the way the Church utilized the belief in angels to enforce new and evolving doctrine. Because they were theologically adaptable, angels were recruited by clergymen of all denominations to support their particular dogma. Sangha examines these various stances and applies the role of angel-belief further, to issues of wider cultural and political significance. Contents: Introduction 1 The Medieval Angel, c1480–1530 2 The Protestant Angel, c1530–80 3 The Church of England Angel, c1580–1700 4 The Confessionalized Angel, c1580–1700 5 The Catholic Angel, c1550–1700 6 The People's Angel, c1560–1700 7 The Empirical Angel, c1660–1700 Conclusion Religious Cultures in the Early Modern World ISBN-13: 978 1 84893 145 9 Pages: 256 Height 234 mm Width 156 mm Publication Date: 01-Nov-11 Publisher: Format: Hardback