Holy Cross (Classic Reprint): A History of the Invention, Preservation, and Disappearance of the Wood Known as the True Cross: A History of the ... Known as the True Cross (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

W. C. Prime

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1331567033 ISBN 13: 9781331567035

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

One relic. A sweeping history of faith, power, and culture that moved nations for centuries.

The True Cross examines how a fragment of wood, whether the very cross or not, became a powerful symbol that shaped kingdoms, art, and devotion across Europe and the Christian world. From its discovery to its influence on literature, music, and reverence, this study traces how belief in the wood affected leaders and common people alike, and how those effects endure in modern worship and memory.

The book moves from ancient Rome through the medieval world, exploring how reverence for the cross guided politics, conflict, and culture. It presents the debate over the wood’s authenticity with balance and invites readers to judge the evidence for themselves, while showing the real human costs and passions that surrounded the relic.

• Learn how relics inspired hymns, liturgy, and pilgrimage across centuries.
• See how belief in the wood influenced rulers, wars, and the course of European history.
• Explore the relationship between faith, art, and political power in a pivotal era.
• Glean context for how sacred objects shape cultural memory and devotion.

Ideal for readers of history, religious studies, and medieval culture who want a clear, balanced view of a remarkable chapter in world faith.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331567033
• ISBN 13: 9781331567035
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 147