Christian Mummification: An Interpretative History of the Preservation of Saints, Martyrs and Others by Ken Jeremiah

Christian Mummification: An Interpretative History of the Preservation of Saints, Martyrs and Others

Ken Jeremiah

264 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

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A mention of mummification immediately brings to mind the ancient Egyptians--but the Roman Catholic Church has long used the practice to preserve notable members of its faith. In Italy alone, more than 300 preserved bodies appear on display in chu...

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