02869nam a2200469Ka 4500 ocn680483135 OCoLC 20200709055258.0 m d cr cnu---unuuu 101111s2010 enk ob 001 0 eng d N$T N$T 9780521767071 0521767075 9780521186827 052118682X 9780511902208 (electronic bk.) 0511902204 (electronic bk.) (OCoLC)680483135 331317 (N$T) BR253 .D355 2010eb 306.6/7405 22 N$TA D'Avray, D. L. Medieval religious rationalities [electronic resource] : a weberian analysis / David d'Avray. Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010. 1 online resource (x, 198 p.) Includes bibliographical references (p. 170-190) and indexes. Preliminaries -- Medieval values : structures -- Medieval values : dynamics -- The value-instrumental interface in the Middle Ages -- Formal rationality and medieval religious law -- The formal-substantive interface and the dispensation system -- General conclusion. "Inspired by the social theories of Max Weber, David d'Avray asks how far medieval religion was rational and, in doing so, proposes a new approach to the study of the medieval past. Applying ideas developed in his companion volume on Rationalities in History, he explores how values, instrumental calculation, legal formality and substantive rationality interact and the ways in which medieval beliefs were strengthened by their mutual connections, by experience, and by mental images. He sheds new light on key themes and figures in medieval religion ranging from conversion, miracles and the ideas of Bernard of Clairvaux to Trinitarianism, papal government and Francis of Assisi's charismatic authority. This book is unique in showing how values and instrumental calculation affect each other in practice and demonstrating the ways in which the application of social theory can be used to generate fresh empirical research as well as new historical insights"--Provided by publisher. Description based on print version record. Church history Middle Ages, 600-1500. Rationalism Philosophy. Values. Sociology. Weber, Max, 1864-1920. Electronic books. Print version: D'Avray, D. L. Medieval religious rationalities. Canbridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010 9780521767071 (DLC) 2010030219 (OCoLC)636911319 NetLibrary http://www.netLibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=331317 cpp1723AUTO 02 N$T 49904 49904