 |
 |
An anonymous twelfth century text lauded priests as "mothers" since in their hands a reenactment of the Incarnation took place during consecration. Aside from this metaphorical interpretation, Caesarius of Heisterbach wrote about a priest who experienced a mystical pregnancy. Further, St. Francis of Assisi discussed being "pregnant with God's word." See Bonaventure's Major Life of St. Francis. Good luck! Michelle >I wondered if anyone had examples of medieval texts which make >metaphorical use of 'conceiving' Christ or 'being pregnant with' >Christ. > >thanks >-- >Andrew Lynch 08-93802185 (phone) >Associate Professor 08-93801030 (fax) >Department of English [log in to unmask] >University of Western Australia >Nedlands, WA 6907 >Australia -- Michelle M. Sauer, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of English & Literature Minot State University 500 University Avenue West Minot ND 58707 (701) 858-3895 [log in to unmask]