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In Our Time: Religion · BBC Radio 4

Margery Kempe and English Mysticism

June 2, 2016·45 min·4 clips
Margery Kempe's first vision involved demons attacking her, leading to self-harm, until Christ appeared and restored her senses.
This episode explores the life of Margery Kempe, a 15th-century English mystic known for her visions of Christ, extensive pilgrimages, and the first autobiography in English. It discusses her struggles with heresy accusations, her interactions with figures like Julian of Norwich, and the broader context of Lollardy and medieval religious surveillance.
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