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Christian mummification : an interpretative history of the preservation of saints, martyrs and others /

"This study explores the history of Roman Catholic mummification. It explores various types of mummies, the connections between the Catholic Church and Egyptian religious practices, the treatment of the dead by other faiths, and the veritable cult that has arisen in Italy surrounding the saints...

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Main Author:	Jeremiah, Ken
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson : McFarland & Co., Publishers, 2012.
Subjects:	Mummies. Mummies > Italy. Funeral rites and ceremonies, Ancient > Italy. Death > Religious aspects > Catholic Church. Italy > Religious life and customs. Social Science. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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