Christian Mummification: An Interpretative History of the Preservation of Saints, Martyrs and Others
Jan 2014 · McFarland
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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 churches and cathedrals--the mummified remains of saints, priests, martyrs, and other high-ranking Roman Catholic officials.
This study explores the history of Roman Catholic mummification, which continues to this day in the use of New Kingdom Egyptian mummification procedures on popes. It explores various types of mummies, the connections between the Catholic Church and Egyptian religious practices, the treatment of the dead by other faiths, and the veritable cult that has arisen in Italy surrounding the saints whose bodies are preserved.
By examining this unusual practice from both scientific and cultural perspectives, the book sheds light on a relatively unstudied aspect of the Roman Catholic faith.
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October 7, 2015
I enjoyed each page of this academically-written book. I never before realized the similitude between the Egyptian and Vatican customs - including their endorsement of mummification for the rulers. It took me a couple of months to read it, but that is because my schedule is full and I wanted to grasp each new paragraph. This is the second book I read by Ken Jeremiah - honestly, I enjoyed the one about the Japanese monks a lot more, yet this one was great as well.
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Ken Jeremiah has written extensively about spiritual and religious phenomena. He lives in Narragansett, Rhode Island, and runs tour groups to Japan, Italy, and other countries yearly.
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