[MR] New book on medieval women and religion

[Marybeth Lavrakas]

Norwich was also the home of the woman who became known as St Julian. Norwich was the second largest and second wealthiest city in medieval England and key to the wool trade with the continent. 'Kateryn Rous" is from there...

--- On Mon, 2/7/11, Garth G. Groff <ggg9y at virginia.edu> wrote:

From: Garth G. Groff <ggg9y at virginia.edu>
Subject: [MR] New book on medieval women and religion
To: isenfir at virginia.edu, Atlantia at atlantia.sca.org
Date: Monday, February 7, 2011, 12:48 PM

Noble friends,

Just received at the University of Virginia Library: WOMEN AND RELIGION IN LATE MEDIEVAL NORWICH by Carole Hill (ISBN 9780861933044; our call# ALDERMAN BR747 .H55 2010). Norwich, England must have been a hotbed of religious fervor in the 15th century. According to the author, Norwich hosted cults dedicated to St. Anne, St. Margaret of Antioch, St. Mary Magdalen and St. Bridget of Sweden. The book discusses each of these saints and their worship in Norwich, particularly in the context of attracting women devotees. In addition, Norwich was noted as the home of the anchoress Julian of Norwich, and everybody's favorite medieval scold, Margery Kempe, both of whom are discussed.Women's charitable activities and devotions in Norwich are examined, and placed in a general medieval context. The text is supported by 16 pages of color illustrations from altar panels, stained glass and manuscripts, plus the usual scholarly references and index. This book would make
 good background reading for any lady interested in creating a 15th century English persona, and for anyone interested in the devotional life of medieval England. And of course, the ever-fervent Margery Kempe is always good for a few raised eyebrows.

Always at your service,


Lord Mungo Napier, Shire of Isenfir's Unofficial Librarian
(mka Garth Groff, Cataloger, UVA Library System)


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