Christina of Markyate: A Twelfth-century Holy Woman

By: Samuel Fanous and Henrietta Leyser

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Synopsis: Samuel Fanous and Henrietta Leyser present a vivid interdisciplinary study devoted to the life, work and extant vita of Christina of Markyate, which draws on research from a wide range of disciplines. This fascinating and comprehensive collection surveys the life of an extraordinary medieval woman. Christina of Markyate made a vow of chastity at an early age, against the wishes of her parents who intended her to marry. When forced into wedlock, she fled in disguise and went into hiding, receiving refuge in a network of hermitages. Christina became a religious recluse and eventually founded a priory of nuns attached to St. Albans. Beautifully illustrated, this book provides students who regularly encounter Christina with a research compendium from which to begin their studies, and introduces Christina to a wider audience.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781134393923
Related ISBNs:: 9780203493854, 9780415308595, 9780415308595, 9780415308588, 9780415308588
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 05/07/20
Copyrighted By:: Samuel Fanous, Henrietta Leyser
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Samuel Fanous
Edited by:: Henrietta Leyser