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- catalog abstract "History has, until recently, minimized the role of nuns over the centuries. In this volume, their rich lives, their work, and their importance to the Church are finally acknowledged. Jo Ann Kay McNamara introduces us to women scholars, mystics, artists, political activists, healers, and teachers - individuals whose religious vocation enabled them to pursue goals beyond traditional gender roles.".
- catalog contributor b9677666.
- catalog created "1996.".
- catalog date "1996".
- catalog date "1996.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1996.".
- catalog description "History has, until recently, minimized the role of nuns over the centuries. In this volume, their rich lives, their work, and their importance to the Church are finally acknowledged. Jo Ann Kay McNamara introduces us to women scholars, mystics, artists, political activists, healers, and teachers - individuals whose religious vocation enabled them to pursue goals beyond traditional gender roles.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 695-740) and index.".
- catalog description "Introduction: Chastity and Female Identity -- The Roman Empire -- The Apostolic Life Cult and Countercult -- The Discipline of The Desert -- The Early Middle Ages -- The Power of Prayer -- The Frontier Outpost -- The Bonds of CAstimony Family Ties -- The World, The Flesh, and The Devil -- The High Middle Ages -- The Imitation of Christ Cura Mulierum Disordered Women -- The Alchemy of Mysticism -- The Tears of The Magdalene -- The Early Modern Era Regular Lives Defenders of The Faith Martha's Part -- The Mystical Regiment -- The Sweetness of Life Modern Times Culture Wars -- The Feminine Apostolate Conclusion: Toward a Third Millennium.".
- catalog extent "xi, 751 p. ;".
- catalog identifier "067480984X (alk. paper)".
- catalog issued "1996".
- catalog issued "1996.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press,".
- catalog subject "271/.9 20".
- catalog subject "BX4200 .M35 1996".
- catalog subject "Monasticism and religious orders for women History.".
- catalog tableOfContents "Introduction: Chastity and Female Identity -- The Roman Empire -- The Apostolic Life Cult and Countercult -- The Discipline of The Desert -- The Early Middle Ages -- The Power of Prayer -- The Frontier Outpost -- The Bonds of CAstimony Family Ties -- The World, The Flesh, and The Devil -- The High Middle Ages -- The Imitation of Christ Cura Mulierum Disordered Women -- The Alchemy of Mysticism -- The Tears of The Magdalene -- The Early Modern Era Regular Lives Defenders of The Faith Martha's Part -- The Mystical Regiment -- The Sweetness of Life Modern Times Culture Wars -- The Feminine Apostolate Conclusion: Toward a Third Millennium.".
- catalog title "Sisters in arms : Catholic nuns through two millennia / Jo Ann Kay McNamara.".
- catalog type "History. fast".
- catalog type "text".