Based on an international conference held at Downside Abbey in 1999, these 14 essays address various aspects of monastic education and educational practices in England, France, Germany and the Low Cou
This volume, written by experts on Catherine of Siena, considers her as a church reformer, peacemaker, preacher, author, holy woman, stigmatic, saint and politically astute person. The manuscript trad
This volume presents facets of the historical persona and cultural significance of Hildegard of Bingen, named Doctor of the Church in 2012. Its essays explore the historical, literary, and religious
