Women Mystics in Medieval Europe
- ISBN-10
- 1557781966
- ISBN-13
- 9781557781963
- Category
- Religion / General
- Pages
- 272
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1998-08-01
- Publisher
- Paragon House
- Authors
- Emilie Zum Brunn, Georgette Epiney-Burgard
Description
This text revives the works of five powerful mystics of the Middle Ages and provides a valuable inspirational resource for all spiritual seekers.
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