This book explores the lives of thirteenth-century English anchoresses, women who withdrew from the world and lived in solitary confinement. Drawing on the writings of these women, this text gives voice to their subjective experiences whilst engaging with the social and religious context in which they lived. The author examines the anchoresses' spiritual beliefs, their relationships with family and friends, and the challenges and limitations of female piety in the Middle Ages. By recovering the voices and experiences of these women, this book provides rich insights into the religious and cultural history of medieval England.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the lives of thirteenth-century English anchoresses, women who withdrew from the world and lived in solitary confinement. Drawing on the writings of these women, this text gives voice to their subjective experiences whilst engaging with the social and religious context in which they lived. The author examines the anchoresses' spiritual beliefs, their relationships with family and friends, and the challenges and limitations of female piety in the Middle Ages. By recovering the voices and experiences of these women, this book provides rich insights into the religious and cultural history of medieval England. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781527891371_0
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