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In this Classic of Western Spirituality™ readers will find the first English translation of the complete works of Elisabeth of Schönau, a twelfth-century Benedictine nun who claimed to have a series of extraordinary visionary experiences. In the complete works of Elisabeth are: — three visionary diaries: First, Second and Third Book of Visions; — a book of sermons, The Book of the Ways of God; — Revelations about the Sacred Company of the Virgins of Cologne; — The Resurrection of the Blessed Virgin; — a collection of Elisabeth's letters; — and a text describing Elisabeth's last days by her brother and secretary, Eckbert. Elisabeth's prophetic message brought consolation to the people of her day and a call for firmness of faith and the moral life. Today's readers will gain insight into how the communal, liturgical culture of a Benedictine monastery could shape the interior life and prophetic identity of a woman committed to its ideals. The audience for this book will be broad: — historians, theologians and students of — mysticism and spirituality — women's religious life — monastic life — medieval culture — hagiography †

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Anne L. Clark, who holds a PhD from Columbia University, is Associate Professor of Religion at the University of Vermont. She has published a book and several articles on Elisabeth of Schonau.

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