Faith and Women in Late Medieval English Sermons

An essay is presented which explores the Christian faith of women based on referenced biblical passages in Middle English sermons. Topics discussed include the obedience and faithfulness demonstrated by women to God, the concept of faith for medieval Christians which may be expressed through charita...

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Main Author: Barr, Beth Allison 1975- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] [2020]
In: Fides et historia
Year: 2020, Volume: 52, Issue: 2, Pages: 1-16
IxTheo Classification:HA Bible
KAF Church history 1300-1500; late Middle Ages
KBF British Isles
NBE Anthropology
RE Homiletics
Further subjects:B BIBLICAL teaching on faith
B MARY Magdalene, Saint, fl. 1st century
B FAITH (Christianity)
B Medieval Sermons
B Religious life of Christian women
B WOMEN; Religious aspects; Christianity
B SALVATION in Christianity
B OBEDIENCE; Religious aspects; Christianity
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Summary:An essay is presented which explores the Christian faith of women based on referenced biblical passages in Middle English sermons. Topics discussed include the obedience and faithfulness demonstrated by women to God, the concept of faith for medieval Christians which may be expressed through charitable works to attain salvation, and the Longleat sermon which focuses on the woman of Canaan and Mary Magdalene.
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