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Medieval anchoritisms

Medieval anchoritisms2011

Liz Herbert McAvoy

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This volume investigates the wider cultural importance of medieval anchoritism within the different religious landscapes and climates of the period. Drawing upon a range of contemporary gender and spatial theories, it focuses on the gender dynamics of this remarkable way of life.

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First published
2011
OL Work ID
OL16184792W

Subjects

HistoryWomen and religionHermitsWomen hermitsChurch historyEurope, church history

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