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Agnes Blannbekin, Viennese Beguine: Life and Revelations (Paperback)
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Agnes Blannbekin, Viennese Beguine: Life and Revelations (Paperback)
Series: Library of Medieval Women
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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.
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