{"product_id":"the-cambridge-companion-to-medieval-english-mysticism-paperback-9780521618649","title":"The Cambridge Companion to Medieval English Mysticism (Paperback) 9780521618649","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Cambridge Companion to Medieval English Mysticism\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book is an excellent introduction to the individuals, events and currents which shaped medieval English mystical texts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSamuel Fanous (Edited by), Vincent Gillespie (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521618649, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 12 May 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e340 pages, 1 table\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.3 x 1.6 cm, 0.53 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'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\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Chronology\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introduction Nicholas Watson\u003cbr\u003e 2. c.1080–1215: culture and history Brian Patrick McGuire\u003cbr\u003e 3. c.1080–1215: texts Henrietta Leyser\u003cbr\u003e 4. 1215–1349: culture and history Alastair Minnis\u003cbr\u003e 5. 1215–1349: texts Denis Renevey\u003cbr\u003e 6. 1349–1412: culture and history Jeremy Catto\u003cbr\u003e 7. 1349–1412: texts Roger Ellis and Samuel Fanous\u003cbr\u003e 8. 1412–1534: culture and history Vincent Gillespie\u003cbr\u003e 9. 1412–1534: texts Barry Windeatt\u003cbr\u003e 10. 1534–1550s: contexts James P. Carley and Ann M. Hutchison\u003cbr\u003e 11. 1534–50: texts James Simpson\u003cbr\u003e Guide to further reading\u003cbr\u003e Glossary of theological terms\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Mysticism [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mysticism\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mysticism%20%5BHRLK2%5D%22\"\u003eHRLK2\u003c\/a\u003e], Theology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Theology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Theology%20%5BHRLB%5D%22\"\u003eHRLB\u003c\/a\u003e], Medieval history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Medieval history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Medieval%20history%20%5BHBLC1%5D%22\"\u003eHBLC1\u003c\/a\u003e], Literary studies: classical, early \u0026amp; medieval [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Literary studies: classical, early \u0026amp; medieval\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Literary%20studies:%20classical,%20early%20\u0026amp;%20medieval%20%5BDSBB%5D%22\"\u003eDSBB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45899416895768,"sku":"9780521618649","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521618649i_23039aed-d8cb-4b0c-9e54-019d4f2830b6.jpg?v=1691370624","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-cambridge-companion-to-medieval-english-mysticism-paperback-9780521618649","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}