The late-medieval movement into 'vernacular theology,' as it has come to be called, inspired many forms of literary expression, in all the languages of Europe. Spanning a wide field, the contributors to this volume consider hagiography, translations of and commentaries on scripture, accounts of visionary experiences, and devotional literature. Their essays illuminate encounters with the divine mediated through language, bringing into play a diversity of national cultures and disciplinary points of view. They also engage vital social and political issues connected with religious experience, including challenges to authority, reinterpretations of texts, and renegotiations of gender roles.
| ISBN: | 9781349387564 |
| Publication date: | 17th July 2002 |
| Author: | R BlumenfeldKosinski |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 324 pages |
| Series: | The New Middle Ages |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval Literature: history and criticism Christianity European history: medieval period, middle ages |