Vulgariter beghinae. Eight Centuries of Beguine History in the Low Cou - Hans Geybels
Eight Centuries of Beguine History in the Low Countries
KORTE INHOUD
Today, the few remaining beguines in Belgium are all elderly women. Their death will also mean the end of the beguine movement, a spiritual history lasting eight centuries that has mainly been focused in the late-medieval and early-modern Low Countries. The movement emerged during the twelfth century and spread through western Europe. Almost all members were women, committing themselves to the vita apostolica. The movement emerged in the former principality of Liege. It flourished and spread to the duchy of Brabant and the county of Flanders. The beguine movement was perceived to be over by the second half of the twentieth century, but the romanticised image of beguines lives on. Today, many beguinages are restored and activities such as the taking of wedding photographs, folk festivals and filming take place. This romanticism is in strong contrast with the beguine movement's initial purpose. The first beguines were not sweet-voiced and silly, but were strong, devout women who had to fight for recognition and...
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2004Uitgever: Brepols Publishers181 paginasTaal: EngelsISBN-10: 2503515797ISBN-13: 9782503515793Koop dit boek tweedehands
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Today, the few remaining beguines in Belgium are all elderly women. Their death will also mean the end of the beguine movement, a spiritual history lasting eight centuries that has mainly been focused in the late-medieval and early-modern Low Countries. The movement emerged during the twelfth century and spread through western Europe. Almost all members were women, committing themselves to the vita apostolica. The movement emerged in the former principality of Liege. It flourished and spread to the duchy of...
