Royle, J. (2011) Managed holiness and negotiated recollection in the Life of Christina of Markyate (c.1098–after 1155). Women's History Review, 20(2), pp. 227-244. (doi: 10.1080/09612025.2011.556320)
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Abstract
The vita, or saintly biography, of Christina of Markyate is a remarkable piece of medieval hagiography because its protagonist was still alive during, and contributed material to, its composition. It was written to meet a complex mix of agenda at a transitional moment in the history of spirituality and sanctity. By looking at the different ways that saintly models were used to recast Christina’s past and present it is possible to see something of the process of ‘saint-making’ in action. In particular this vita shows how authoritative examples could be adapted and re-used by different generations to meet changing expectations of holy behaviour.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Royle, Dr Joanna |
| Authors: | Royle, J. |
| College/School: | University Services > Research Strategy and Innovation > Research and Innovation Services |
| Journal Name: | Women's History Review |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
| ISSN: | 0961-2025 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1747-583X |
| Published Online: | 26 March 2011 |
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