Medieval polgrimage

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AJ

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• Jan 25, 2011

• #1

A while ago Caminando mentioned "The Age of Pilgrimage, The Medieval Journey to God" by Jonathan Sumption.

I have just finished reading it and would say it is a "must-read" for anyone interested in medieval pilgrimage. It is a scholarly book, yet easy enough to read.

Thanks again Caminando.

 

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Caminando

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• Jan 29, 2011

• #2

Hi AJ

Glad you got it, glad you liked it. And you got the title right, which I only partially did...senior moments!

Yes it's great read - it really rounds out the history of the Camino de Santiago from its early days.I was amused to see the 'options' for English women pilgrims; inevitable I suppose! And to read of the ship companions of Margery de Kempe was hilarious.

 

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Andrewere

Active Member

• Jan 29, 2011

• #3

Are there any books on mediaeval or older pilgrimage that deal more specifically with the Caminos in Spain?

Andrew, Salisbury UK.

http://spanishfootsteps.blogspot.com/

 

Anniesantiago

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• Jan 29, 2011

• #4

Feels like deja vu, because I thought I posted this morning on this thread.

I just ordered the book from Amazon.com

I never keep books, so I'm willing to send it to someone for postage, if they'll send it along to the next reader the same way.

Let me know if you're interested.
Annie

 

Anna-Marie

Active Member

• Jan 30, 2011

• #5

Thanks for mentioning that again (and to Caminando for bringing it up in the first place). I've been meaning to read it, and just requested it by interlibrary loan. So it may arrive someday.

Anna-Marie

 

Paddy

New Member

• Feb 8, 2011

• #6

Hi Annie,
I would be interested in ‘Medieval Pilgrimage’ on the basis you suggest; read and pass on for the postage.

I have a copy of ‘Le Chemin du Puy’, in French, by Jean-Pierre Sirejol & Louis Laborde-Balem. Paperback, 21 x 13.5cm. It describes and illustrates the route from Le Puy to SJPDP in 29 stages (etapes). I am offering this book to anyone interested on the same basis.

Paddy

 

Rebekah Scott

Camino Busybody

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Many, various, and continuing.

• Feb 9, 2011

• #7

I would also like to read the Sumption book, but Amazon. uk has it listed for 28 pounds! :shock: When the next person is finished, can I get in queue?

Reb.

 

Kitsambler

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• Feb 9, 2011

• #8

Since I order from Amazon.uk rather often, and have them ship to the US ... I assume you can go to the US Amazon.com site and have them ship to Europe?

(If not, someone please educate me, I hate to pass along bad information. Thanks)

 

Paddy

New Member

• Feb 9, 2011

• #9

I order from Amazon.uk regularly. When I select a book I check that the seller is UK based because delivery time is usually a matter of a few days. Sometimes the only copy available is from a US supplier and the time taken for delivery can be up to 8 weeks with customs being the major choke point. Not ideal if you have limited time before your camino.
Paddy

 

Aquitaine

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• Oct 23, 2013

• #10

AJ said:

A while ago Caminando mentioned "The Age of Pilgrimage, The Medieval Journey to God" by Jonathan Sumption.

I have just finished reading it and would say it is a "must-read" for anyone interested in medieval pilgrimage. It is a scholarly book, yet easy enough to read.

Thanks again Caminando.

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I agree. One of my favourite books of all. I read it thirty years ago and was engrossed by a medieval world view that was completely new to me. Not entirely attractive, but new. I still haven't cycled the camino, as planned, but give me time, give me time.

 

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NicoZ

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2013

• Oct 23, 2013

• #11

abebooks shows various used copies.