In fourteenth-century England, a form of lay spirituality emerged, influenced by the writings and example of the famous mystics, both English and continental, of that period, but much affected by other developments as well. Against the background of socio-economic and political change, the emergence of lay spirituality is examined, with particular emphasis upon continuity and change within the church, the religious instruction of the age, and the spirituality of the English mystics. Finally, the sole surviving written record of lay spirituality of the period, The Book of Margery Kempe, is investigated, along with its author, Margery Kempe - pilgrim, visionary, and aspiring mystic.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc504289 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Field, Carol Hammond |
| Contributors | Baker, Derek, Bowman, Larry, Owsley, Richard M., Painter, William E. |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | iv, 133 leaves, Text |
| Rights | Public, Field, Carol Hammond, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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