Vox Mystica Essays on Medieval Mysticism Edited by Clark Barlett with Thomas H. Bestul, Janet Gobble and William F. Pollard
In Honor of Professor Valerie M. Lagorio
Publication: 1995 D.S. Brewer Cambridge; First Edition
An association copy from the library of Professor Valerie M. Lagorio, to whom the book is dedicated. This copy was specially bound for Lagorio, presumably by the publisher. Contains signed notes from her students on the first two pages. At least one of the contributors to the book has signed these notes. From the notes, it appears that the book was presented to her as a gift from her students upon graduation.
This collection seeks to make a major contribution in the field of mystical studies, bringing together the diversity of topics and approaches which Professor Valerie Lagorio herself both pioneered and encouraged. These include mystical discourse in Middle English secular poetry; the use of patristicmodels by the English mystics; and essays on English and Continental women's mysticism. There are also articles devoted to individual authors, such as Julian of Norwich, Richard Rolle, Teresa of Avila, and Mechtild of Magdeburg, and individual texts. A number of essays illuminate the complicated textual history of particular works; others examine the influence of earlier theological authorities on later mystical works.
Condition: Leather spine with four raised bands, gilt title to spine, marbled paper covered boards, corners slightly bumped, 1" scuff to cover with damage to cover that has been restored, signed by serveral students/contributors, clean copy in Very Good condition