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'A major new study of a neglected saint that places John of Beverley and his post-mortem miracles into the historical contexts which produced them. Translations are provided of all the texts associated with the saint including the important, but little known, post-Conquest miracles with their fascinating insights into everyday life and beliefs. A most welcome and accomplished addition to studies of medieval saints' cults.' Professor Barbara Yorke, University College, Winchester, UK 'Wilson's meticulous research and well-crafted prose have issued in a useful compendium that will serve as a starting point for all future work on this important northern English saint and his cult.' Church History 'In every respect this is a useful, well-written volume.' English Historical Review 'This is a worthwhile contribution to the study of hagiography.' TOEBI Newsletter 'What is here is more than enough to get anyone started on this interesting journey into both Anglo-Saxon and later medieval hagiography.' Journal of British Studies 'Wilson provides a useful analysis of the evolution of the cult through an analysis and comparison of the differing Latin texts and their dependency on changing fashions in hagiographic representation... Wilson's Latin translation is very readable, particularly her translation of Ketell's vivid narrative, and the bibliography is useful.' Speculum '... ce livre de Susan E. Wilson est une monographie qui fait utilement le point sur un dossier hagiographique neglige et qui a l'interet de mettre au jour des documents peu connus...' Cahiers de civilisation medievale

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Susan E. Wilson is Visiting Fellow at the University of Southampton, UK.

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