[MR] New book on medieval women and religion

[E. L. Wimett]

The Norwick area was also the source of some of the best and most detailed 
original accounts of Lollard heresy trials, many of which involved 
middle-class and lower-class women in a fascinating display of  feminine 
activities and social interactions in early fifteenth century England.

Alisoun

-----Original Message----- 
From: Marybeth Lavrakas
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:10 PM
To: isenfir at virginia.edu ; Atlantia at atlantia.sca.org ; Garth G. Groff
Subject: Re: [MR] New book on medieval women and religion

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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