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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.
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 ...
This is a non-diffusing subcategory of Category:Mystics. It includes mystics that can also be found in the parent category, or in diffusing subcategories of the parent. Contents
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 book stipulated that anchoresses should live in confined isolation, in poverty, and under a vow of chastity. [34]
Beatrice of Nazareth (Dutch: Beatrijs van Nazareth; c. 1200 – 1268), [2] also known as Beatrice of Tienen, was a Flemish Cistercian nun, visionary and mystic.Remembered chiefly through a medieval adaptation of her writings, of which the originals are now mostly lost, she is venerated as Blessed by the Catholic Church.
Today, Porete's work has been of interest to a diverse number of scholars. Those interested in medieval mysticism, more specifically Beguine mystical writing, [5] [6] cite The Mirror of Simple Souls in their studies. [7] The book is also seen as a primary text regarding the medieval Heresy of the Free Spirit. [8]