Visions & Longings: Medieval Women Mystics
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (646 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 157062125X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 248 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
From Heloise to the astonishingly clear and modern views of Julian of Norwich, we follow these women from the 11th through the 14th centuries. The cultural and physical conditions surrounding all these women are difficult for the modern mind to grasp; so also is the courage each employed in her rebellion against the prevailing social views of women and their proper status. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. . These circumstances do not minimize the impact of the women's ideas, but rath
Monica Furlong uses key selections from among these women's own writings and writings about them by their contemporaries, along with her own assessment of them, to open up their contributions to a wide popular audience. The women mystics of medieval Europe represent the very first feminine voices heard in a world where women were nearly silent. They include: Héloise, the scholar and abbess, whose letters to Abelard are treasure of medieval literature Hildegard of Bingen, the visionary Rhineland nun Clare
A Wonderfull Story I really like this book beacause I love midevil times. I enjoyed reading about how the women in this book fought for what they wanted. They showed a huge amount of charector and bravery to stand out and fight. I enjoyed the plot of the story and reading about how these women would not give up. This is a great book and I really enjoyed reading it.
Monica Furlong is the author of numerous books, including Merton: A Biography, Therese of Lisieux, and Zen Effects: The Life of Alan Watts.