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4.2 Medieval. 4.3 Modern. 5 Islam. 6 Judaism. ... Download as PDF; Printable version ... This is a list of female mystics. Bahá'í faith Táhirih; Bahíyyih Khánum ...
The legitimacy of the medieval woman mystic was gained through partnership with the Catholic Church [13] and observed proof of physical suffering and deterioration. Medieval women mystics lived ascetic lives of severe fasting, abstinence, and isolation [14] lifestyle choices that became physically debilitating and in some instances resulted in death.
Mechthild (or Mechtild, Matilda, [1] Matelda [2]) of Magdeburg (c. 1207 – c. 1282/1294), a Beguine, was a Christian medieval mystic, whose book Das fließende Licht der Gottheit (The Flowing Light of Divinity) is a compendium of visions, prayers, dialogues and mystical accounts. [3] She was the first mystic to write in Low German.
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Female saints of medieval Wales (1 C, 30 P) Pages in category "Christian female saints of the Middle Ages" The following 132 pages are in this category, out of 132 total.
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[39] [40] [note 4] Originally made for three sisters, the Ancrene Riwle became in time a manual for all female recluses. [41] The work regained its former popularity during the mystical movement of the 14th century. It may have been available to Julian to read and become familiar with—being a book written in a language she could read. [42]
The experiences of mystics are often framed within theological approaches to God, such as Quietism, Pietism, etc.; therefore, in order to aid in the understanding of Christian mysticism, this list includes some philosophers, theologians, anonymous theological books, religious groups and movements whose ideas and practices have had an influence ...