Feminae: Medieval Women and Gender Index


  • Record Number: 6809
  • Author(s)/Creator(s): Mazour-Matusevich , Yelena.
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  • Title: Late Medieval "Counseling": Jean Gerson (1363-1419) as a Family Pastor
  • Source: Journal of Family History 29, 2 (April 2004): Pages 153 - 167.
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  • Article Type: Journal Article
  • Subject (See Also): Family Gerson, Jean, Theologian Pastoral Care Polemics- Women Sermons Theology Wives Women in Religion
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  • Geographic Area: France
  • Century: 14- 15
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  • Abstract: The writings of the most influential religious thinker and theologian of the fifteenth century, Jean Gerson (1363-1419), represent a rich mine for the study of medieval mentality, religious practice, and the relationship between parishoners and pastor. Above all, the combination of traditional and innovative attitudes makes his views on family life, conjugal responsibilities, marital jealousy, spousal abuse, and the education of children interesting to a modern audience. His opinions are far from typical for the fifteenth century, and many of his ideas represent exceptional rather than mainstream tendencies.
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  • Author's Affiliation: University of Alaska, Fairbanks
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  • Year of Publication: 2004.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN/ISBN: 03631990