Brusselse Kanunniken En Kapelaans in De Spiegel Van Hun Testamenten (1600-1650): Brussels canons and curates as reflected in their testaments, 1600-50.

Examines attitudes toward death and funerals of various orders of canons at the church of Saint Goedele in Brussels in 1600-50 as reflected in various testamentary documents. Perhaps reflecting the reforms of the Council of Trent (1545-63), even the wealthiest canons wished to forsake pomp and cerem...

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Published in:Trajecta
Main Author: Bousset, Gunter (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Amsterdam University Press 1992
In: Trajecta
Year: 1992, Volume: 1, Issue: 4, Pages: 352-373
Further subjects:B Counter-Reformation
B St. Goedele (church)
B Funerals
B Death
B Wills
B Brussels (Belgium)
B Clergy
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Summary:Examines attitudes toward death and funerals of various orders of canons at the church of Saint Goedele in Brussels in 1600-50 as reflected in various testamentary documents. Perhaps reflecting the reforms of the Council of Trent (1545-63), even the wealthiest canons wished to forsake pomp and ceremony at their funerals, focusing instead on numerous masses, prayers, and other spiritual legacies that would shorten their time in purgatory.
ISSN:0778-8304
Contains:Enthalten in: Trajecta