The long-neglected history of feminine Christianity is beautifully and concisely illuminated in "this useful anthology." --Publishers Weekly
Publishers WeeklyIn an attempt to relate ``the lost story of feminine Christianity,'' this useful anthology gives annotated excerpts from six influential authors and analyzes social and religious movements as expressions of female spirituality. Hildegard of Bingen, a famed 12th-century abbess, preacher, visionary and a prolific writer, had the sanction of the Church because she wrote in Latin, claimed inspiration from the ``Living Light'' and did not challenge feudal hierarchies. In the next century, however, women mystics who disseminated their works in accessible vernaculars--Dutch, Low German, Flemish and French--caused controversy among the clergy. Their intense lyrical utterances borrowed the language of courtly love and the nuptial imagery of the Song of Songs. Mechthild of Magdeburg, Beatrice of Nazareth, Hadewijch I and II, Marguerite Porete (burned at the stake for her daring) and the Beguines are examined and credited with having developed theories attributed to later, male theologians. Zum Brunn is the author of St. Augustine: Being and Nothingness ; Epiney-Burgard is a freelance writer. Illustrations not seen by PW. (July)
Categories:
- Religion & Spirituality
- Religious Studies
- Theology
- Christian
- Mysticism
- Christian
- Theology
- Religious Studies
Publisher : Paragon House
Author : Brunn, Emilie Zum
Language : English
Edition : Illustrated
Published :1998-08-01
Number Of Pages : 272
Binding : Paperback
ISBN-10 : 1557781966
ISBN-13 : 9781557781963
Item weight : 0.97 lb
Dimensions : 0.68 in x 6.08 in x 9.14 in
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