The Beguines of Medieval Paris: Gender, Patronage, and Spiritual Authority TRV007000 ""-Naomi Sims

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The Beguines of Medieval Paris: Gender, Patronage, and Spiritual Authority TRV007000 ""-Naomi SimsIn the thirteenth century, Paris was the largest city in Western Europe, the royal capital of France, and the seat of one of Europe's most important universities. In this vibrant and cosmopolitan city, the beguines, women who wished to devote their lives to Christian ideals without taking formal vows, enjoyed a level of patronage and esteem that was uncommon among like communities elsewhere. Some Parisian beguines owned shops and played a vital role