medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
> Does anyone know of women saints who possessed the gift of
> prophecy, defined as the understanding of the mysteries of
> the scriptures without ever had formal study? Any examples
> prior to Hildegard of Bingen?
Would Elizabeth of Schonau (d. 1165) count? Vauchez credits her and
Hildegard as beginning the female visionary tradition in Germany.
Hope this helps.
Jim Bugslag
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