The Religious Economics of Crisis: The Papal Use of Liturgical Vessels as Symbolic Capital in Late Antiquity

This paper explores the multiple meanings of the restoration of liturgical silver plate by the bishops of Rome after the sacks of Rome in 410, 455, and 472. The author argues that this act was of primary importance to the bishops of Rome as a key means of reestablishing their hegemony over Christian...

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Main Author: Salzman, Michele R. 1952- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Mohr Siebeck [2019]
In: Religion in the Roman empire
Year: 2019, Volume: 5, Issue: 1, Pages: 125-141
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Late Antiquity / Pope / Cultic vessel / Cultic object / Possessions
Further subjects:B Salvation
B Rome
B Papacy
B liturgical silver and gold plate
B Christianity
B Bishops
B foundation rites
B Berthouville Treasure
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