Author : Agnes Blannbekin
Publisher : DS Brewer
ISBN 13 : 1843842920
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Agnes Blannbekin, Viennese Beguine by : Agnes Blannbekin
Download or read book Agnes Blannbekin, Viennese Beguine written by Agnes Blannbekin and published by DS Brewer. This book was released on 2002 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Female mysticism, usually nourished in contemplative surroundings, in Blannbekin's case drew its inspiration from urban life; Weithaus identifies her visions as "street mysticism". This early example of a spiritual diary incorporating the visions of a female mystic offers a glimpse of religious women's daily life and spiritual practices. Her visions comment on memorable events such as a popular bishop's visit to town during which people were trampled to death; the consequences of a rape committed by a priest; thefts of the Eucharist and the work of witches. Christ, for Blannbekin, is not only bridegroom, but also shopkeeper, apothecary, and axe-wielding soldier, and it was her vision of swallowing Christ's foreskin which led to her eventual censorship. Life and Revelations has only relatively recently been rediscovered by Austrian scholar Peter Dinzelbacher, and this translation is based on his critical edition. Ulrike Wiethaus is Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Appointments, Wake Forest University.