A Heritage of Holy Wood: The Legend of the True Cross in Text and Image by Barbara Baert

A Heritage of Holy Wood: The Legend of the True Cross in Text and Image

Cultures, Beliefs and Traditions: Medieval and Early Modern

Barbara Baert with Lee Preedy (Translator)

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In the fourth century the idea arose that the Cross on which Christ was crucified had been found by Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine. Thus began a legend that would grow and flourish throughout the Middle Ages and cause the diffusion of count...

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