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medieval colophons, persons, and copying blessings

Colophons, which exist in about 15% of medieval manuscripts, might be written by the author to offer blessings to scribes for copying. … Read the post medieval colophons, persons, and copying blessings

appreciation for men's sexuality in Hildegard's Causae et curae

In Causae et curae, Hildegard of Bingen characterized four types of men by sexuality, recognizing fundamental importance and diversity in men’s sexuality. … Read the post appreciation for men's sexuality in Hildegard's Causae et curae

Grazida Lizier & Reservoir Tip on mutually joyful love-making

A medieval scholar found in Grazida Lizier’s thought themes of eroticism, skepticism, and myth-making. Reservoir Tip’s text suggests more enlightenment. … Read the post Grazida Lizier & Reservoir Tip on mutually joyful love-making

Dhuoda for fathers deprived of custody of their children

Separated from her husband and without physical custody of her children, Dhuoda wrote a book of love for her son. Her book speaks to fathers today. … Read the post Dhuoda for fathers deprived of custody of their children

Perpetua resolutely rejected her father’s pleas & got killed

The Passion of Perpetua and Felicity describes the socially marginalized reality of a daughter’s relationship with her father. … Read the post Perpetua resolutely rejected her father’s pleas & got killed

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