Approaching Medieval English Anchoritic and Mystical Texts (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781843840497)

This volume seeks to explore the origins, context and content of the anchoritic and mystical texts produced in England during the Middle Ages and to examine the ways in which these texts may be studied and taught today. It foregrounds issues of context and interaction, seeking both to position medieval spiritual writings against a surprisingly wide range of contemporary contexts and to face the challenge of making these texts accessible to a wider readership. The contributions, by leading scholars in the field, incorporate historical, literary and theological perspectives and offer critical approaches and background material which will inform both research and teaching. The approaches to Middle English anchoritic and mystical texts suggested in this volume are many and varied. In this they reflect the richness and complexity of the contexts from which these writings emerged. These essays are offered as part of an ongoing exploration of aspects of medieval spirituality which, while posing a considerable challenge to modern readers, also offer invaluable insights into the interaction between medieval culture and belief.

Author: Dee Dyas
ISBN-10: 1843840499
ISBN-13: 9781843840497
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Language: English
Published: 07/15/2005
Pages: 229
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.24h x 6.38w x 0.77d