Encountering the Sacred: The Debate on Christian Pilgrimage in Late Antiquity (review) (original) (raw)
2007, The Catholic Historical Review
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The book "Encountering the Sacred" by Brouria Bitton-Ashkelony examines the complex attitudes towards Christian pilgrimage and the sacred landscape during late antiquity. The author explores the theological debates of key figures in the fourth and fifth centuries regarding the veneration of holy sites, particularly in relation to Jerusalem. The analysis reveals a disconnect between ecclesiastical power struggles and the emerging practice of pilgrimage, illustrating that the lack of a unified theology was driven by local interests, rivalries, and the desire to maintain monastic stability.
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