{"product_id":"the-life-of-christina-of-hane-0300250991","title":"The Life of Christina of Hane","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0300250991\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christina of Hane\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first English translation of The Life of Christina of Hane, a gripping account of a largely unknown medieval female mysticWho was Christina of Hane? History knows little about her, but Racha Kirakosian here presents a fascinating enigma-a mystical compendium disguised as a saints Life. Students of medieval religion will eagerly probe its mysteries.-Barbara Newman, Northwestern UniversityWhen one thinks of medieval mystics, names such as Julian of Norwich, Gertrude the Great, and Meister Eckhart come to mind. The thirteenth-century mystic Christina of Hane led an extraordinary life, but her recently unearthed case remains to be discovered in the English-speaking world. Christinas visions hark back to a monastic tradition of ascetic practices; at the same time, her life is unusual in many ways. Her vaginal self-mutilation, her competition with the Virgin Mary as queen of heaven and blessed mother, and her potentially heretical statements about her souls union with Christ are but a few peculiarities worth highlighting. This remarkable work shines new light on convent life, spiritual practices, and physical and mental suffering in the life of a medieval woman and the community in which she lived.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51730237391136,"sku":"NEW0300250991","price":13.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/619ZmBPBjrL.jpg?v=1779430691","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/the-life-of-christina-of-hane-0300250991","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}