Preaching and New Worlds: Sermons as Mirrors of Realms Near and Far (Routledge Studies in Medieval Religion and Culture)

Book Details

• Author: Johnson, Timothy

• Brand: Routledge

• Edition: 1

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 322

• Release Date: 04-12-2018

• EAN: 9781138066502

• Package Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches

• Languages: English

About The Book
This collection of essays explores the multifaceted concept of "New Worlds" within medieval and early modern sermon studies. While the terms "Old World" and "New World" are commonly associated with Europe and the Americas, this volume examines how preaching in the Atlantic world and beyond engaged diverse audiences by addressing novel cultural and religious perspectives.

The book argues that the identification of the "other" in sermons signifies an implicit recognition of a new world—one that was both enticing and intimidating. The essays within this volume show how sermons, as powerful media for mass communication, reflected shifting identities. These identities were often contested, sometimes embraced, and frequently influenced by traditional religious constructs.

Themes covered include apocalypticism, the intersection of art and mission, cultural interaction, multilingualism, religious life forms, and theological innovation. Through these discussions, the contributors examine the ways in which sermons mirrored the evolving landscape of medieval and early modern thought, reflecting both continuity and change in religious, cultural, and societal contexts.