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Record Number: 11937 Author(s)/Creator(s): Aberth , John Contributor(s): Title: Pseudo-Dionysius as Liberator: The Influence of the Negative Tradition on Late Medieval Female Mystics [briefly discusses the "via negativa" tradition with regard to Julian of Norwich, Catherine of Sienna, Bridget of Sweden, and Angela of Foligno; the author also argues that Margery Kempe was not a mystic because she relied on physical sensations and showed no evidence of spiritual progress]. Source: Downside Review 114, 395 (April 1996): Pages 96 - 115. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Dionysius the Pseudo- Areopagite, Theologian Kempe, Margery, Mystic Mystics Theology Via Negativa Women in Religion Award Note: Geographic Area: General Century: 6, 14- 15 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 1996. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 00125806

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