Sisters in Arms: Catholic Nuns through Two Millennia.
1997; Oxford University Press; Volume: 102; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês
10.2307/2171076
ISSN1937-5239
AutoresPatricia Ranft, Jo Ann McNamara,
Tópico(s)Religious Tourism and Spaces
ResumoIntroduction: chastity and female identity. The Roman empire: the apostolic life cult and countercults the discipline of the desert. The early middle ages: the power of prayer the frontier outpost the bonds of castimony family ties the world, the flesh, and the devil. The high middle ages: the imitation of Christ cura mulierum disordered women the alchemy of mysticism the tears of Magdalene. The early modern era: regular lives defenders of the faith Martha's part the mystical regiment the sweetness of life. Modern times: culture wars the feminine apostolate. Conclusion: toward a third millennium.
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