Saint Bride and Her Book - (Library of Medieval Women) 2nd Edition (Paperback)
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- A modern English version of the Middle English text of Birgitta's Revelations made at the Birgittine Syon Abbey in England, in which the scribes extracted their favourite episodes from the longer Latin version.
- 168 Pages
- Social Science, Women's Studies
- Series Name: Library of Medieval Women
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A modern English version of the Middle English text of Birgitta's Revelations made at the Birgittine Syon Abbey in England, in which the scribes extracted their favourite episodes from the longer Latin version.Book Synopsis
A modern English version of the Middle English text of Birgitta's Revelations made at the Birgittine Syon Abbey in England, in which the scribes extracted their favourite episodes from the longer Latin version. Saint Birgitta of Sweden (canonised in 1391) is one of the most important female figures of medieval Europe. She participated vigorously in its political life, attempting through her writings to end the Hundred Years War between England and France, and to strengthen the Papacy against the Schism; she also influenced other mystics, such as Julian of Norwich, Catherine of Siena, Chiara Gambacorta, Margery Kempe and Elizabeth Barton, leading a tradition in which women, despite being forbidden to preach, could act through writing visionary books. Birgitta was helped by cardinals, bishops, priors and masters in her task, speaking to Popes, Emperors and all Europe. For this work she is now proclaimed, with Catherine of Siena and Edith Stein, Patron of Europe.This book presents in modern English her medieval biography, excerpts from her massive book, the Revelationes, from a translation into MiddleEnglish made at Brigittine Syon Abbey in England. This is accompanied by an interpretive essay and an introduction tracing her life.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.49 Inches (H) x 5.51 Inches (W) x .53 Inches (D)
Weight: .53 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 168
Series Title: Library of Medieval Women
Genre: Social Science
Sub-Genre: Women's Studies
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Street Date: January 1, 1990
TCIN: 91537004
UPC: 9780859915892
Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-8887
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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