Religion and Spirituality in the Late Middle Ages

The Late Middle Ages, spanning the 14th and 15th centuries, was a period of profound religious, social, and intellectual transformation in Europe. This book examines the intricate relationship between the Catholic Church, lay spirituality, and the emerging challenges to ecclesiastical authority that culminated in the Reformation. The period was marked by deep theological debates, social unrest, and the rise of new forms of personal devotion that reflected widespread dissatisfaction with the...