The Mark of the Beast Collection of Historical Essays, Edited by Debra Hassig PB

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Nine historical essays regarding the image of beasts during the medieval period. The medieval bestiary was a contribution to didactic religious literature, addressing concerns central to all walks of Christian and secular life. These essays analyze the bestiary from both literary and art historical perspectives, exploring issues including kinship, romance, sex, death, and the afterlife.