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

Having written a book about the self-mummification of Buddhist monks in northern Japan, Jeremiah turns to Christian mummies drawing heavily from evidence in Italy, where there are more than 300 preserved bodies on display. He covers world mummification, mummies in Italy, saints and relics, incorruptible bodies, influences from other cultures, the Egyptian influence, and the reasons behind Christian mummification. Based in Rhode Island, he leads tours to Japan and Italy. Annotation �穢2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)