Judging Maria de Macedo: a female visionary and the Inquisition in early modern Portugal

Introduction : a journey to another world -- The millenarian background -- The millenarian tradition in early modern Portugal -- The evolution of Sebastianism -- Maria de Macedo and the vision in her own words -- The trial of Maria de Macedo -- The element of time in Maria's visions -- A glimps...

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Main Author: Givens, Bryan 1971- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Baton Rouge Louisiana State University Press 2011
In:Year: 2011
Reviews:[Rezension von: Givens, Bryan, Judging Maria de Macedo: A Female Visionary and the Inquisition in Early Modern Portugal] (2013) (Perrone, Sean T.)
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Portugal / Sebastianism / Woman / Inquisition / Process / Geschichte 1665
Further subjects:B Inquisition (Portugal)
B Sebastianism
B De Macedo, Maria (approximately 1623-)
B Sebastião King of Portugal (1554-1578) Influence
B De Macedo, Maria b. ca. 1623-1625
B Sebastião 1554-1578 Influence
B Inquisition History Portugal
B Portugal Church history
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Summary:Introduction : a journey to another world -- The millenarian background -- The millenarian tradition in early modern Portugal -- The evolution of Sebastianism -- Maria de Macedo and the vision in her own words -- The trial of Maria de Macedo -- The element of time in Maria's visions -- A glimpse of paradise : unlocking the meaning of Maria's visions -- Utopia's judges : understanding inquisitorial subculture -- Conclusion : the intersection of two worlds -- Appendix : transcription of Maria's pamphlet
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0807137022