Hild of whitby and the ministry of women in the anglo-saxon world
Auteur :
Inman, Anne E.
Éditeur :
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN :
9781978700666
Date de publication :
16 juil. 2019
Dimensions :
22,8 x 16,0 x 2,2 cm
Poids :
585 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This book sets the life of Hild of Whitby in the context of early monasticism, with a special focus on Anglo-Saxon England. It uncovers the sacramental, liturgical, and governing responsibilities of the abbess before her leadership roles were systematically withdrawn and then written out of history.