JOURNAL ARTICLE

BAREFOOT TO CANOSSA.

  • Published In: New Polity: A Journal of Postliberal Thought, 2024, v. 5, n. 4. P. 36 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: KUHNER, JOHN BYRON 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "Barefoot to Canossa" from the journal "New Polity: A Journal of Postliberal Thought" recounts the historical event in January 1077 when Emperor Henry IV knelt barefoot in the snow before Pope Gregory VII at Canossa. This act of penitence, known as the "Walk to Canossa," symbolized the emperor's submission to the pope's authority and highlighted the complex relationship between temporal power and spiritual authority in medieval Europe. The article delves into the theological significance of suffering and atonement, exploring the concept of mystical union with Christ through shared suffering as a central tenet of medieval Christianity. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Polity: A Journal of Postliberal Thought. 2024/10, Vol. 5, Issue 4, p36
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2694-0922
  • Accession Number:183637992
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