Mirrors of Reform. Individuality, Prophecy and Power in Two Renaissance Women

Authors

  • Eleonora Cappuccilli I Tatti – The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.1825-9618/15166

Keywords:

Protestant Reformation, Counter-Reformation, Prophecy, Heresy, Individual

Abstract

Starting from women’s experiences, in particular those of the prophets and nuns Domenica Narducci da Paradiso (1473-1553) e Paola Antonia Negri (1508-1555), the essay discusses the historical problem of Christian reform in early fifteenth century Italy. Drawing on the methodology of modern history and history of concepts and referring to the analyses of the hagiographic tale, of the relationship with political power, of reform ideas and of the representation of individuality, the essay aims to contribute to the debate on women and Reformation/reform.

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Published

2022-07-13

How to Cite

Cappuccilli, E. (2022). Mirrors of Reform. Individuality, Prophecy and Power in Two Renaissance Women. Scienza & Politica. Per Una Storia Delle Dottrine, 34(66), 61–82. https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.1825-9618/15166

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 66 (2022): On Women's Political Thought in the Early Modern Age (Edited by Eleonora Cappuccilli)

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