Power and Sainthood
| Author | : P. Salmesvuori |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 266 |
| Release | : 2014-10-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781137398932 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1137398930 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (930 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Power and Sainthood by : P. Salmesvuori
Download or read book Power and Sainthood written by P. Salmesvuori and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-10-02 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Analyzing the renowned Saint Birgitta of Sweden from the perspectives of power, authority, and gender, this probing study investigates how Birgitta went about establishing her influence during the first ten years of her career as a living saint, in 1340–1349.