Women and Preaching in Premodern Europe Part One: The Early Middle Ages to the Twelfth Century
This article explores the often—overlooked contributions of women to pastoral care and preaching in premodern Europe, focusing on the period from the early Middle Ages to the twelfth century. The investigation challenges dominant definitions of preaching, as articulated by figures like Alan of Lille...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2024
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Medieval sermon studies
Year: 2024, Volume: 68, Issue: 1, Pages: 37–63 |
| IxTheo Classification: | FD Contextual theology HC New Testament KAC Church history 500-1500; Middle Ages KBA Western Europe KCA Monasticism; religious orders RB Church office; congregation RE Homiletics RG Pastoral care |
| Further subjects: | B
Canon Law
B sermon studies B Monasticism B Middle Ages B Hagiography B prophesying B female preaching |
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| Summary: | This article explores the often—overlooked contributions of women to pastoral care and preaching in premodern Europe, focusing on the period from the early Middle Ages to the twelfth century. The investigation challenges dominant definitions of preaching, as articulated by figures like Alan of Lille (d. 1202), which have influenced contemporary scholarship's emphasis on public, pulpit—based sermons by men. Drawing on diverse sources — including saints' lives, canon law, theological treatises, and chronicles — this research highlights how female monastic leaders engaged in pastoral activities that closely paralleled episcopal preaching. These women often exhorted and provided spiritual guidance within their communities. |
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| ISSN: | 1749-6276 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Medieval sermon studies
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/13660691.2024.2432708 |