The Life of Saint Douceline, a Beguine of Provence: Translated from the Occitan with Introduction, Notes and Interpretive Essay

Garay, Kathleen; Jeay, Madeleine

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1843841940 ISBN 13: 9781843841944

Casa editrice: D.S.Brewer, 2008

The Life of Douceline de Digne introduces to an English-speaking audience a 13th-century woman mystic [d.1274] of great significance in the study of female spirituality in the middle ages. Douceline combined an active life of community service [as Mother of the beguine community the Ladies of Roubaud] with vigorous mysticism, and was the focus of an intense cult in Provence after her death. The Life, probably written by Philippa de Porcellet, a member of Douceline's community in Marseilles, is complemented by a study of Douceline's importance in terms of her own spiritual experience, and also as founder and leader of the community, dedicated followers of Franciscan spirituality; she is also compared to other holy women of the later middle ages, especially the beguines of northern Europe.

Recensione:

A welcome addition to the field, and worth serious consideration. ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY

L'autore:

Madeleine Jeay And Kathleen Garay Teach at McMaster University, Canada.