Format:
XVIII, 427 S.
,
Ill.
ISBN:
9780801451096
Uniform Title:
Englische Mystik des Mittelalters. 〈engl.〉
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
The development of eremitical mysticism in the British IslesEarly Cistercian theology in England -- Ancrene wisse : a magnificent exemplar of early English mysticism -- "Female" versus "male" spirituality : a talking of the love of God and the meditations of the Monk of Farne -- Richard Rolle of Hampole : England's first great mystic -- Marguerite Porete's Mirror of simple souls and its reception in England -- The cloud of unknowing and related tracts -- Walter Hilton : England's mystic theologian -- The singular vision of Julian of Norwich -- Margery Kempe : the shocking "fool in Christ" -- Some aspects of popularizing mysticism in late medieval England.
Language:
English
Subjects:
Theology
,
English Studies
Keywords:
England
;
Mystik
;
Geschichte 1100-1500
;
England
;
Mystik
;
Geschichte 1100-1500
;
Mittelenglisch
;
Mystik
;
Literatur
Author information:
Riehle, Wolfgang 1937-2015