The Cambridge Companion to Medieval English Mysticism by Samuel Fanous (English)

Description: The Cambridge Companion to Medieval English Mysticism by Samuel Fanous, Vincent Gillespie This book is an excellent, insightful introduction to medieval English mystical texts, their authors, readers and communities. Featuring a guide to further reading and a chronology, the Companion offers an accessible overview for students of literature, history and theology. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The widespread view that mystical activity in the Middle Ages was a rarefied enterprise of a privileged spiritual elite has led to isolation of the medieval mystics into a separate, narrowly defined category. Taking the opposite view, this book shows how individual mystical experience, such as those recorded by Julian of Norwich and Margery Kempe, is rooted in, nourished and framed by the richly distinctive spiritual contexts of the period. Arranged by sections corresponding to historical developments, it explores the primary vernacular texts, their authors, and the contexts that formed the expression and exploration of mystical experiences in medieval England. This is an excellent, insightful introduction to medieval English mystical texts, their authors, readers and communities. Featuring a guide to further reading and a chronology, the Companion offers an accessible overview for students of literature, history and theology. Author Biography Samuel Fanous is Head of Publications at the Bodleian Library, University of Oxford. Vincent Gillespie is J. R. R. Tolkien Professor of English Literature and Language at the University of Oxford. Table of Contents Preface; Chronology; 1. Introduction Nicholas Watson; 2. c.1080–1215: culture and history Brian Patrick McGuire; 3. c.1080–1215: texts Henrietta Leyser; 4. 1215–1349: culture and history Alastair Minnis; 5. 1215–1349: texts Denis Renevey; 6. 1349–1412: culture and history Jeremy Catto; 7. 1349–1412: texts Roger Ellis and Samuel Fanous; 8. 1412–1534: culture and history Vincent Gillespie; 9. 1412–1534: texts Barry Windeatt; 10. 1534–1550s: contexts James P. Carley and Ann M. Hutchison; 11. 1534–50: texts James Simpson; Guide to further reading; Glossary of theological terms; Index. Review The reader is left with a clear sense of both the historical development and sheer mass of spiritual writing and thought in medieval England. Seasoned scholars will learn a good deal from this collection, but it will also make an excellent classroom text. Choice Promotional This book is an excellent introduction to the individuals, events and currents which shaped medieval English mystical texts. Review Quote The reader is left with a clear sense of both the historical development and sheer mass of spiritual writing and thought in medieval England. Seasoned scholars will learn a good deal from this collection, but it will also make an excellent classroom text. Choice Promotional "Headline" This book is an excellent introduction to the individuals, events and currents which shaped medieval English mystical texts. Description for Bookstore This book is an excellent, insightful introduction to medieval English mystical texts, their authors, readers and communities. Featuring a guide to further reading and a chronology, the Companion offers an accessible overview for students of literature, history and theology. Description for Library This book is an excellent, insightful introduction to medieval English mystical texts, their authors, readers and communities. Featuring a guide to further reading and a chronology, the Companion offers an accessible overview for students of literature, history and theology. Details ISBN0521853435 Short Title CAMBRIDGE COMPANION TO MEDIEVA Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 0521853435 ISBN-13 9780521853439 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2011 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Vincent Gillespie Publication Date 2011-05-12 DEWEY 248.2209420902 Affiliation University of Oxford Illustrations 1 Tables, black and white UK Release Date 2011-05-12 AU Release Date 2011-05-12 NZ Release Date 2011-05-12 Author Vincent Gillespie Pages 344 Series Cambridge Companions to Literature Alternative 9780511975578 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91363213;

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