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OverviewThis volume offers a novel perspective on games as part of the living world of medieval monasteries and convents, the vita religiosa, as well as on the concept of order during the Middle Ages. It undertakes a multidisciplinary discussion of the creative force shown by the members of religious orders in inventing, adapting, and transmitting games, along with the ethical, social, and theological meanings these games had in pre-modern society. Full Product DetailsAuthor: J SonntagPublisher: Walter de Gruyter Imprint: Walter de Gruyter ISBN: 9781299721753ISBN 10: 1299721753 Pages: 312 Publication Date: 01 January 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Language: German Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |