Seeking the Feminine: An Exploration of the Spiritual Writings of Hildegard of Bingen and Julian of Norwich

The enthusiastic reception which has greeted the rediscovery of the writings of Julian of Norwich and Hildegard of Bingen has been attributed to the explicitly feminine nature of their works. This article explores why the writings of these women can be considered feminine and argues coexisting model...

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Main Author: Crisp, Beth R. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publ. 1997
In: Pacifica
Year: 1997, Volume: 10, Issue: 3, Pages: 310-318
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Summary:The enthusiastic reception which has greeted the rediscovery of the writings of Julian of Norwich and Hildegard of Bingen has been attributed to the explicitly feminine nature of their works. This article explores why the writings of these women can be considered feminine and argues coexisting models of the divine are not only possible but necessary for an understanding of a God who is not unidimensional.
ISSN:1839-2598
Contains:Enthalten in: Pacifica
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/1030570X9701000305