The Politics of Mysticism: Elisabeth of Spalbeek in Context

Elisabeth of Spalbeek (fl. 1246–1304) was one of the mulieres religiosae who flourished in the Low Countries during the thirteenth century. Although she is known today almost exclusively for her stigmata and her performance of Christ's Passion, I will argue that she provides an exceptional exam...

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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press 2008
In: Church history
Year: 2008, Volume: 77, Issue: 2, Pages: 285-317
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