Early Modern Invention of Late Antique Rome

Discover the intriguing exploration of how corpses became revered in Roman Catholicism with Early Modern Invention of Late Antique Rome by Nicola Denzey. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2020, this hardback edition spans 440 pages, offering a comprehensive analysis of Rome as a pivotal case study. Denzey challenges the conventional notion that the 'corporeal turn' emerged solely in the post-Constantine era, instead illuminating early modern perspectives on death, antiquity, and the resilience of the Church in the face of secularism. This thought-provoking work is essential for anyone interested in the intersection of history, religion, and cultural evolution. Dive into a narrative that reshapes our understanding of the sacred and the secular in the context of one of history's most significant cities.