Spiritual Kinship in Europe, 1500-1900 [electronic resource] /
Alfani, G.editor.
Gourdon, V.editor.
The authors in this volume analyze spiritual kinship in Europe from the end of the Middle Ages to the Industrial Age. Uniquely comparing Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox views and practices, the chapters look at changes in theological thought over time as well as in social customs related to spiritual kinship, including godparenthood.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. 1. The early modern times -- pt. 2. Godparenthood from the early eighteenth century to the age of industrialisation -- pt. 3. Reformed godparenthood -- pt. 4. Eastern Europe and Europeans abroad.
The authors in this volume analyze spiritual kinship in Europe from the end of the Middle Ages to the Industrial Age. Uniquely comparing Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox views and practices, the chapters look at changes in theological thought over time as well as in social customs related to spiritual kinship, including godparenthood.
Civilization—History.
Europe—History.
Social history.
History, Modern.
Europe—History—1492-.
Social groups.
Family.
Cultural History.
European History.
Social History.
Modern History.
History of Early Modern Europe.
Sociology of Family, Youth and Aging.