Mechthild Of Magdeburg
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Gender | Female |
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Born | Archbishopric Of Magdeburg |
Died | Helfta |
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School | Christian mysticism |
Notabl work | The Flowing Light |
Date of birth | January 1,1207 |
Nationality | German |
Era | Medieval |
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ID | 3656387 |
Mechthild Of Magdeburg Life story
Mechthild of Magdeburg, a Beguine, was a Christian medieval mystic, whose book Das fließende Licht der Gottheit is a compendium of visions, prayers, dialogues and mystical accounts. She was the first mystic to write in Low German.