Birgitta of Sweden and the voice of prophecy
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| Formato: | Libro |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Woodbridge :
Boydell
2001
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| Colección: | Studies in medieval mysticism ;
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| Ver en Universidad de Navarra: | https://innopac.unav.es/record=b33376827*spi |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Prophecy in the Christian tradition - a "double bind" for women; the life and "Revelations" of Birgitta; bride and channel of the Holy Spirit - Birgitta's vocation as visionary prophet; mystical pregnancy and prophecy in the "Revelations" - Birgitta's identification with the Virgin Mary; submission, role reversals and partnerships - Birgitta and her clerical associates; doubts, derision and denunciations - negative responses to Birgitta's voice of prophecy; "Revelatrix" of divine wisdom - justifications for God's selection of a female prophet.
