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Anticipating Sin in Medieval Society

Anticipating Sin in Medieval Society

By Erin Abraham Author Interviews, Childhood and Youth, Medieval, Religion and Sexuality, Sexual Violence

Anticipating Sin in Medieval Society explores early medieval understandings of sin, looking in particular at childhood, sexuality and violence.

Inventing Incest in Early Medieval Europe

Inventing Incest in Early Medieval Europe

By Emma Southon Medieval

The sixth century saw the emergence of a new understanding of the concept of incest, which was swiftly legislated in both secular and canon law.