"Matelda and the Cloister of Hellfde: Extracts from the Book of Matilda of Magdeburg" by Frances Bevan is a historical exploration of a 13th-century mystic’s spiritual journey, filled with divine love and the tests of faith. Through translated writings, the book presents Matilda's pursuit to leave worldly comforts for her devotion with God during a troubled time. It begins with the setting of the Cloister of Hellfde, its noble connections, and Matilda’s introduction while also making a comparison to someone found within the pages of Dante’s storied work. Readers discover a story of renunciation and divine connection expressed through the profound visions and difficult experiences of a determined soul.
Matelda and the cloister of Hellfde : $b extracts from the Book of Matilda of Magdeburg
By of Magdeburg Mechthild
Witness the spiritual awakenings and trials of a medieval woman who abandoned earthly pleasures to seek a deeper connection with the divine within the walls of a German convent.
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About the AuthorMechthild of Magdeburg, a Beguine, was a Christian medieval mystic, whose book Das flieĂźende Licht der Gottheit is a compendium of visions, prayers, dialogues and mystical accounts. She was the first mystic to write in Low German.
Mechthild of Magdeburg, a Beguine, was a Christian medieval mystic, whose book Das flieĂźende Licht der Gottheit is a compendium of visions, prayers, dialogues and mystical accounts. She was the first mystic to write in Low German.
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