Articles related to "Female Mystics"



Hildegard of Bingen's Exceptional Life
Whether mystic or realist, Hildegard of Bingen leaves a legacy rich in visionary and practical writing, music, and correspondence.
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Julian of Norwich
Julian of Norwich was an important English mystic, and one of only a few female mystics active during the Middle Ages.
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Anorexia and Religion, Part I
Why does the mindset of fourteenth century, pious skeletal females still resonate with many modern women?
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Chaucer and Religious Women in the Middle Ages, Part 1
This article explores the relationship between religious women in the Middle Ages and religious women as portrayed in Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
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Women Mystics in the Late Middle Ages: An Introduction
This is a brief introduction to the women mystics of late medieval Europe, particularly the circumstances of their lives. It's part one of several.
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Women Mystics of Germany and the Low Countries in the 13th C.
This article is a discussion of the visionary activities of women mystics in Germany and the Low Countries in the thirteenth century.
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Devotions to the Crucifix: The Visions of 14th c. Women
This article presents a brief discussion of 14th century crucifixion imagery, particularly in the visions of Dominican nuns. Citations are, as always, available by request.
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