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Birgitta of Sweden and the voice of prophecy

Author: Claire L Sahlin
Publisher: Woodbridge, Suffolk ; Rochester, NY : Boydell Press, 2001.
Series: Studies in medieval mysticism, v. 3.
Edition/Format:   Book : Biography : EnglishView all editions and formats
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Named Person: Bridget, of Sweden Saint; Birgitta, von Schweden.
Material Type: Biography
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Claire L Sahlin
ISBN: 0851158218 9780851158211
OCLC Number: 45668947
Description: xvi, 266 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Contents: 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 prophesy 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 prophesy --
Revelatrix of divine wisdom: justifications for God's selection of a female prophet.
Series Title: Studies in medieval mysticism, v. 3.
Responsibility: Claire L. Sahlin.

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