Agnes Blannbekin, Viennese Beguine: Life and Revelations

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

List of contents

The life and revelations of the Viennese beguine Agnes Blannbekin; Spatiality and the sacred in Agnes Blannbekin's life and revelations; maps of the holy; the court as sacred space; the city as sacred space; women's ritual action and writings as sacred performance.

About the author

Ulrike Wiethaus is Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Appointments, Wake Forest University.

Product details

• Authors: Agnes Blannbekin, Ulrike Wiethaus
• Assisted by: Ulrike Wiethaus (Editor), Ulrike Wiethaus (Translation)
• Publisher: D. S. Brewer
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2002
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 147 mm x 216 mm x 22 mm
• Weight: 384 g
• Series: Library of Medieval Women (Har
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies