This book offers an in-depth analysis of the Dialogus Miraculorum, a 13th-century collection of saints' lives and miracle stories. Focusing specifically on the confession narrative, the authors explore the theological and cultural significance of this crucial genre, shedding new light on how medieval writers understood sin, redemption, and the role of the Church in the lives of ordinary believers. Drawing on a wealth of primary source material and contemporary scholarship, this volume is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, medieval literature, or the cultural and intellectual history of the Middle Ages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.