Bernadette of Lourdes by Thrse Taylor

Bernadette of Lourdes by Thrse Taylor

Drawing upon many testimonies and archival sources, this scholarly biography of Bernadette Soubirous explains who Bernadette was, and how she lived and died but takes no position on whether or not her visions were genuine. It places Bernadette in the context of her time.

"'Taylor's excellent biography offers a fascinating look at Bernadette's short and in many ways tragic lifeThe book thus offers not only a vivid portrait of a remarkable young woman, but fascinating insights into the interactions between official and popular religion. Taylor does not take a stand on the veracity of Bernadette's visions, and her tone is balance enough to appeal to sceptics and believers alike. The book is well researched and written in elegant prose refreshingly free of scholarly jargon. This must-read for scholars' of French religious history and/or the history of women is accessible for undergraduates and general readers as well. Essential. All libraries/levels' Choice"

Thérèse Taylor, PhD was a Lecturer in Modern History at Charles Sturt University, Australia. She has written articles on many topics, including the history of medicine, religion, and crime.

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ISBN 13	9780826420855
ISBN 10	0826420850
Title	Bernadette of Lourdes
Author	Thérèse Taylor
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2008-09-18
Number of pages	384
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