Spiritual calculations number and numeracy in late medieval English sermons / Christine Cooper-Rompato.
| Author/creator | Cooper-Rompato, Christine F., 1970- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2021] |
| Description | xi, 192 pages ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Encountering the divine through number in Middle English sermons: an overview -- Numbers in Dives and pauper and the sermons of Warminster, Longleat House MS 4: models for spiritual understanding and practice -- "Knowing thyself" and God through number in Jacob's well -- Quantitative reasoning in the Latin sermons of Robert Rypon in London, British Library, MS Harley 4894 -- Conclusion: practical and spiritual numeracy in The book of Margery Kempe. |
| Abstract | "Explores discussions of numbers, arithmetic, and other mathematical operations in late medieval English sermons, revealing that popular English-speaking audiences were encouraged to engage in a wide range of numerate operations in their daily religious practices"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-181) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2021047968 |
| ISBN | 9780271091624 (hbk.) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |