Author: Saskia Murk-Jansen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781743240205
Category : Beguines
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
The Beguine movement arose in Europe during the thirteenth century and consisted of women living together in chastity and poverty, doing works of Christian charity. Although many of their number were wealthy, this urban phenomenon had no founder, no single rule, and no agreed way of life. The Beguine movement was part of a yearning to democratize religion, and it produced four great writers.Saskia Murk-Jansen, a specialist in medieval women's mysticism, looks at the lives and works of Beatrijs of Nazareth, Mechtild of Magdeburg, Hadewijch, and Marguerite Porete. These mystics used images, metaphor, and paradox to express the numinous aspect of God. They pioneered vernacular literature and forged theological visions out of their own experience. Their writings provide an invaluable supplement to the work of their male contemporaries.Saskia Murk-Jansen probes the key images in Beguine spirituality including the soul as the bride of God, suffering as an integral part of a relationship with the Holy One, and the desert as a place to focus on the transcendent. In this excellent, balanced treatment, Murk-Jansen clearly outlines the development of the movement, pointing to its influence as well as its repression by church authorities.
Brides in the Desert
Author: Saskia Murk-Jansen
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1592447961
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
The Beguine movement arose in Europe during the thirteenth century and consisted of women living together in chastity and poverty, doing works of Christian charity. Although many of their number were wealthy, this urban phenomenon had no founder, no single rule, and no agreed way of life. The Beguine movement was part of a yearning to democratize religion, and it produced four great writers. Saskia Murk-Jansen, a specialist in medieval women's mysticism, looks at the lives and works of Beatrijs of Nazareth, Mechtild of Magdeburg, Hadewijch, and Marguerite Porete. These mystics used images, metaphor, and paradox to express the numinous aspect of God. They pioneered vernacular literature and forged theological visions out of their own experience. Their writings provide an invaluable supplement to the work of their male contemporaries. Saskia Murk-Jansen probes the key images in Beguine spirituality including the soul as the bride of God, suffering as an integral part of a relationship with the Holy One, and the desert as a place to focus on the transcendent. In this excellent, balanced treatment, Murk-Jansen clearly outlines the development of the movement, pointing to its influence as well as its repression by church authorities.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1592447961
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
The Beguine movement arose in Europe during the thirteenth century and consisted of women living together in chastity and poverty, doing works of Christian charity. Although many of their number were wealthy, this urban phenomenon had no founder, no single rule, and no agreed way of life. The Beguine movement was part of a yearning to democratize religion, and it produced four great writers. Saskia Murk-Jansen, a specialist in medieval women's mysticism, looks at the lives and works of Beatrijs of Nazareth, Mechtild of Magdeburg, Hadewijch, and Marguerite Porete. These mystics used images, metaphor, and paradox to express the numinous aspect of God. They pioneered vernacular literature and forged theological visions out of their own experience. Their writings provide an invaluable supplement to the work of their male contemporaries. Saskia Murk-Jansen probes the key images in Beguine spirituality including the soul as the bride of God, suffering as an integral part of a relationship with the Holy One, and the desert as a place to focus on the transcendent. In this excellent, balanced treatment, Murk-Jansen clearly outlines the development of the movement, pointing to its influence as well as its repression by church authorities.
Desert Prince, Bride of Innocence
Author: Lynne Graham
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1426846142
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
The king’s brother stirs up scandal with an innocent nanny in this royal romance by a USA Today–bestselling author. Prince Jasim bin Hamid al Rais was concerned that his womanizing elder brother was bewitched by his child’s nanny—the throne of Quaram could be threatened by scandal! Though Elinor Tempest appeared to be a fragile beauty, Jasim wasn’t fooled; he’d deal with this strumpet himself. . . . Only after he’d ruthlessly seduced her did Jasim discover Elinor really had been a virgin—and she’d fallen pregnant! A royal baby couldn’t be born out of wedlock so, faster than the desert wind, Elinor became Jasim’s unwanted bride. . . . Originally published in 2009.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1426846142
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
The king’s brother stirs up scandal with an innocent nanny in this royal romance by a USA Today–bestselling author. Prince Jasim bin Hamid al Rais was concerned that his womanizing elder brother was bewitched by his child’s nanny—the throne of Quaram could be threatened by scandal! Though Elinor Tempest appeared to be a fragile beauty, Jasim wasn’t fooled; he’d deal with this strumpet himself. . . . Only after he’d ruthlessly seduced her did Jasim discover Elinor really had been a virgin—and she’d fallen pregnant! A royal baby couldn’t be born out of wedlock so, faster than the desert wind, Elinor became Jasim’s unwanted bride. . . . Originally published in 2009.
Strangers in the Desert
Author: Lynn Raye Harris
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0373130570
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
"Isabella, the wife Sheikh Adan thought was dead, has just walked back into his life on the eve of his wedding to another woman. Now Adan is to be crowned King, Isabella must be his Queen--sharing his desert throne and the royal bed. But gone is the dutiful, pure girl he once knew; in her place is a defiant, sultry woman who makes Adan's blood run hot. A woman who has no memory of being his wife"--Publisher.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0373130570
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
"Isabella, the wife Sheikh Adan thought was dead, has just walked back into his life on the eve of his wedding to another woman. Now Adan is to be crowned King, Isabella must be his Queen--sharing his desert throne and the royal bed. But gone is the dutiful, pure girl he once knew; in her place is a defiant, sultry woman who makes Adan's blood run hot. A woman who has no memory of being his wife"--Publisher.
The Desert Bride of Al Zayed
Author: Tessa Radley
Publisher: Silhouette
ISBN: 1426808208
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
THE ROYAL WIFE After five years Jayne could finally release herself from Sheikh Tariq bin Rashid, the desert prince of Zayed...and her husband. He'd courted her, captivated her, but he'd never truly trusted her. And treacherous palace lies had sent Jayne running. Now the time for hiding was over—she was back to demand a divorce. And Tariq was willing to comply. If Jayne would pretend to be his happily wedded bride for a few weeks longer. But with passion still burning so intensely between them, would Jayne truly ever be free?
Publisher: Silhouette
ISBN: 1426808208
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
THE ROYAL WIFE After five years Jayne could finally release herself from Sheikh Tariq bin Rashid, the desert prince of Zayed...and her husband. He'd courted her, captivated her, but he'd never truly trusted her. And treacherous palace lies had sent Jayne running. Now the time for hiding was over—she was back to demand a divorce. And Tariq was willing to comply. If Jayne would pretend to be his happily wedded bride for a few weeks longer. But with passion still burning so intensely between them, would Jayne truly ever be free?
The Desert Bride
Author: Lynne Graham
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780733566264
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780733566264
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
Bride Behind the Desert Veil
Author: Abby Green
Publisher: Mills & Boon
ISBN: 9781867223153
Category : Arranged marriage
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
The stranger at the altar...is the woman he was meant to forget! Sharif Marchetti is deliberate. Controlled. Especially in his strategic choice of a royal bride. So after surrendering to his instincts with a mystery woman, he must erase their desert encounter from his memory. Until they meet a second time...moments before they exchange wedding vows! Princess Aaliyah Mansour is stunned that her arranged marriage is with the man who'd stirred her soul. She was prepared for a union that left her independence and defences intact. Not a jet-set lifestyle with a husband who's the ultimate distraction...
Publisher: Mills & Boon
ISBN: 9781867223153
Category : Arranged marriage
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
The stranger at the altar...is the woman he was meant to forget! Sharif Marchetti is deliberate. Controlled. Especially in his strategic choice of a royal bride. So after surrendering to his instincts with a mystery woman, he must erase their desert encounter from his memory. Until they meet a second time...moments before they exchange wedding vows! Princess Aaliyah Mansour is stunned that her arranged marriage is with the man who'd stirred her soul. She was prepared for a union that left her independence and defences intact. Not a jet-set lifestyle with a husband who's the ultimate distraction...
A Christmas Bride for the King
Author: Abby Green
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459293444
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
When a reluctant king meets a beautiful but innocent diplomat, their passionate alliance makes for a scorching hot holiday season. As King of Tabat, Sheikh Salim Al-Noury would rather abdicate than taint his realm with his dark secrets. Until one exquisitely beautiful diplomat is hired to persuade him to reconsider the throne . . . Christmas means heartbreak to Charlotte McQuillan, so working abroad over the festive season is the perfect getaway. But Salim proves to be her most challenging client yet as his rugged masculinity awakens untouched Charlotte to unimaginable pleasures! Soon Salim accepts that he alone can bear the weight of the crown. And his first proclamation will be to make Charlotte his Christmas queen!
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459293444
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
When a reluctant king meets a beautiful but innocent diplomat, their passionate alliance makes for a scorching hot holiday season. As King of Tabat, Sheikh Salim Al-Noury would rather abdicate than taint his realm with his dark secrets. Until one exquisitely beautiful diplomat is hired to persuade him to reconsider the throne . . . Christmas means heartbreak to Charlotte McQuillan, so working abroad over the festive season is the perfect getaway. But Salim proves to be her most challenging client yet as his rugged masculinity awakens untouched Charlotte to unimaginable pleasures! Soon Salim accepts that he alone can bear the weight of the crown. And his first proclamation will be to make Charlotte his Christmas queen!
IN THE ENEMY'S EMBRACE
Author: Mindy Neff
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460368355
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Brides of the Desert Rose: Return to the scene of scandals and seduction in this follow-up to the bestselling TEXAS SHEIKHS series. The Only Daughter Let Nick Grayson teach you the ropes around the office, her family said, and even feisty Jessica Coleman could not deny her duty—especially since one day she would inherit the family business. But still shamed by her teenage infatuation with the arrogant executive, Jessica decided to play it cool and distant…all the while making Nick drool and regret what he'd so carelessly turned down years ago. However, her carefully laid out plan spun out of control when Nick took her in his arms for a soul-searing kiss that led to a heated night of passion. Soon Jessica wondered how she'd survive falling for the enemy with her heart intact….
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460368355
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Brides of the Desert Rose: Return to the scene of scandals and seduction in this follow-up to the bestselling TEXAS SHEIKHS series. The Only Daughter Let Nick Grayson teach you the ropes around the office, her family said, and even feisty Jessica Coleman could not deny her duty—especially since one day she would inherit the family business. But still shamed by her teenage infatuation with the arrogant executive, Jessica decided to play it cool and distant…all the while making Nick drool and regret what he'd so carelessly turned down years ago. However, her carefully laid out plan spun out of control when Nick took her in his arms for a soul-searing kiss that led to a heated night of passion. Soon Jessica wondered how she'd survive falling for the enemy with her heart intact….
Desert
Author: Miranda MacQuitty
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780679860037
Category : Deserts
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover the harsh world of hot and cold deserts and the people, plants, and animals that live there--Cover.
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780679860037
Category : Deserts
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover the harsh world of hot and cold deserts and the people, plants, and animals that live there--Cover.
The Desert King's Virgin Bride
Author: Sharon Kendrick
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1426801076
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
As Sheikh of Kharastan, Malik has notime for distractions. But when Sorrel, anEnglishwoman in his care, wants to explorethe pleasures of the West, Malik decides hewill be the one to teach her the waysof seduction! Malik wants Sorrel, but he will not dishonorher. Yet, as sheikh, he is expected to marryand his bride must be pure. Is the answer tomake Sorrel his virgin queen?
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1426801076
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
As Sheikh of Kharastan, Malik has notime for distractions. But when Sorrel, anEnglishwoman in his care, wants to explorethe pleasures of the West, Malik decides hewill be the one to teach her the waysof seduction! Malik wants Sorrel, but he will not dishonorher. Yet, as sheikh, he is expected to marryand his bride must be pure. Is the answer tomake Sorrel his virgin queen?