medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
On this subject, the main reference is Piroska Nagy, Le Don des larmes au
Moyen Age. Un instrument spirituel en quête d'institution (V-XIII siècle),
Paris, Albin Michel, 2000. (447 pp.)
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From: "F. Thomas Luongo" <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: [M-R] Gift of Tears
> medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
>
> A colleague (not a medievalist) has asked me about the origins of the
"gift
> of tears"--both the phrase and the concept. I am familiar with the phrase
> and idea from various late-medieval sources, but can anyone help me with a
> more definitive answer to the question? Are there books or articles on
> this subject?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tom Luongo
>
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