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Beguine Spirituality: Mystical Writings of Mechtild of Magdeburg, Beatrice of Nazareth and Hadewijch of Brabant
Publisher: Crossroads
Author: Fiona Bowie
Year: 1990

Description: The Beguine movement was a pioneering lay woman's order of apostolic poverty and contemplation in the 13th century.  It was outside the authority of the Church, which gave it much of its brillance and contributed eventually to its demise.  The writings of these three women are well-translated and fascinating to read.