Lay Piety in the Middle Ages

This book delves into the evolution of lay piety from the early Christian period to the modern world, examining how ordinary Christians have engaged with their faith over the centuries. It traces the development of lay devotion through key historical moments, religious movements, and shifts in societal structures. From the formative years of the Church, when lay participation was largely confined to external acts of devotion and communal worship, to the rise of the mysticism of the late Middle Ages, the book explores the ways in which laypeople sought deeper connections with God.