Theological Approaches to Women 1000-1500

L.A. Nelstrop, Hazel Davies

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Abstract

This chapter explores theological approaches to women in the period 1000-1500. It builds on the thinking of philosopher Toril Moi. Moi stresses that a focus on lived-experience helps to overcome binaries and concepts of exclusion which can unwittingly reinforce oppression. Through a series of case studies, the chapter draws attention to perceptions of women by women across the period. It views each as a theologian. Moving chronologically, we focus on Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) in the early period, Mechthild of Hackeborn (c.1240-1298) and Beatrice of Nazareth (c.1200-1268) in the Central Middle Ages, Julian of Norwich (1342 - after 1416) and Margery Kempe (1373-1438) in Later Middle Ages. The chapter aims to illustrate something of the complexity of theological approaches to women in this period.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationA Cultural History of Women in Christianity
Subtitle of host publicationMedieval Period
EditorsLara Kalas, Roberta Magnani
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherRoutledge
Chapter1
Number of pages23
ISBN (Electronic)9781003212850
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Dec 2024

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NameA Cultural History of Women in Christianity
PublisherRoutledge

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