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Record Number: 8686 Author(s)/Creator(s): Sahlin , Claire L. Contributor(s): Title: Preaching and Prophesying: The Public Proclamation of Birgitta of Sweden's Revelations [The author explores the paradox that Bridget established authority by relinquishing her personal expression; she had clergy proclaim her messages on her behalf]. Source: Performance and Transformation: New Approaches to Late Medieval Spirituality.  Edited by Mary A. Suydam and Joanna E. Ziegler.  St. Martin's Press, 1999.  Pages 69 - 96. Description: Article Type: Essay Subject (See Also): Bridget of Sweden, Saint Mystics Preaching Prophecy Visions Women in Religion Award Note: Geographic Area: General Century: 14 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Claire L. Sahlin in Preaching and Prophesying: The Public Proclamation of Birgitta of Sweden's Revelations" moves away from the written performance to the spoken performance. She presents a fascinating account of how Birgitta, a woman who did not have the Author's Affiliation: University of North Texas Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 1999. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: Not Available

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