Agnes Blannbekin, Viennese Beguine: Life and Revelations

by Ulrike Wiethaus

Book Overview

Female mysticism, usually nourished in contemplative surroundings, in Blannbekin's case drew its inspiration from urban life; Weidhaus identifies her visions as 'street mysticism'.

This early example of a spiritual diary incorporating the visions of a female mystic offers a glimpse of religious women's daily life and spiritual practices. Agnes Blannbekin was from an Austrian farming family, but as a Beguinelived an urban life: Ulrike Weithaus...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0859916340
• ISBN13: 9780859916349
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.8" x 8.9"