Feminae: Medieval Women and Gender Index


  • Record Number: 16028
  • Author(s)/Creator(s): Matter , E. Ann.
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  • Title: Bible and Rule in the Clarissan Tradition [Clare and her sisters lobbied for papal approval of their rule. It can be understood as representing her own voice. The Rule quotes the gospels, while Clare's letters refer to the "Song of Songs" and other bridal images. Later Clares are found to be using both patterns of Biblical references. Title note supplied by Feminae.].
  • Source: Magistra 8, 2 (Winter 2002): Pages 77 - 83.
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  • Article Type: Journal Article
  • Subject (See Also): Bible in Literature Clare of Assisi, Saint Innocent IV, Pope Monasticism Poor Clares Order Regula (Clare of Assisi, Saint) Women in Religion
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  • Geographic Area: Italy
  • Century: 13- 14- 15- 16- 17
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  • Year of Publication: 2002.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN/ISBN: 10797572