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Record Number: 28442 Author(s)/Creator(s): Robinson , I. S., Contributor(s): Title: Conversio and conversatio in the Life of Herluca of Epfach Source: Medieval Italy, Medieval and Early Modern Women: Essays in Honour of Christine Meek.  Edited by Conor Kostick.  Four Courts Press, 2010.  Pages 172 - 194. Description: Paul of Bernried wrote the Life of Herluca of Epfach about a devout laywoman who was his friend and counselor. Herluca performed deeds of charity and championed virginity. She urged married couples to live chastely. As a supporter of Pope Gregory’s reforms, Paul saw Herluca’s visions as an important reminder of Gregorian doctrine. [Description supplied by Feminae.] Article Type: Book Subject (See Also): Celibacy Conversion, Religious Ecclesiastical Reform Hagiography Herluca of Epfach, Recluse Lay Piety Monks Paul of Bernried, Hagiographer- Vita Beatae Herlucae Virginity Visions Award Note: Geographic Area: Germany Century: 11- 12 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Trinity College, Dublin Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 2010. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 9781846822223

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