Brill Between Sword and Prayer: Medieval Clergy Warfare Studies

Between Sword and Prayer assembles comprehensive scholarly research examining how medieval European clergy engaged in warfare and military activities across diverse regions and time periods. This volume in the Explorations in Medieval Culture series presents multifaceted interpretations through legal, literary, historical, and hagiographical approaches, offering readers a nuanced understanding of the complex relationship between religious authority and military participation in medieval Europe. The collection bridges ecclesiastical history with military studies, revealing how clerical involvement in warfare shaped medieval society, culture, and religious practice, making it essential reading for historians, theologians, and students of medieval European history.