Joan of Arc: The Early Debate by Deborah A. Fraioli (English) Paperback Book

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Was Joan of Arc divinely or diabolically inspired? A study of contemporary theological discussion of Joan's actions in 15th Century France.

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Joan of Arc arrived at the French court claiming to be sent by God to come to the aid of the dauphin Charles. Most studies of Joan focus on her political expediency, but the starting point of this book is her assertion that she was sent by God: it is the first real exploration of the application of the Catholic doctrine of discretio spirituum(the discernment of spirits) to her case, and of her reception as a visionary woman. The author examines contemporary theological documents which show genuine debate about Joan's mission and whether she was diabolically or divinely inspired, also taking into account the two major literary works dealing with her, Christine de Pizan's Ditie de Jehanne d'Arc and Martin Le Franc's Le champion des dames, as well as Joan's own letter to the English. Appendices offer translations of pertinent Latin and French texts. Professor DEBORAH FRAIOLI teaches in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at Simmons College, Boston.

Table of Contents

Chinon and the Gelu correspondence; "De quadam puella"; the "Poitiers Conclusions"; prophecy; "Lettre au Anglais"; the "Dissertatio" of Jacques Gelu; Christine de Pizan's "Le Ditie de Jehanne d'Arc"; "De mirabili victoria"; "Collectarium historiarum"; reply of a Parisian cleric; Martin Le Franc's "Le champion des dames"; conclusions. Appendices: "De quadam puella"; the "Poitiers Conclusions"; "Lettre au Anglais"; "De mirabili victoria"; Martin Le Franc's "Le champion de dames" (Joan of Arc passage).

Review

With this dense and intricate book Fraioli has done an immense service to anyone interested in Joan of Arc. She skillfully disentangles countless textual threads, all centered around one problem: the nature of Joan's mission as it was examined in the early theological debates... A thorough and timely book. MYSTICS QUARTERLY For readers pondering how it was possible for a 17-year-old girl to persuade her king and his entourage that she was sent by God to lead their party into battle...[this] will be a welcome resourse. * SPECULUM *

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With this dense and intricate book Fraioli has done an immense service to anyone interested in Joan of Arc. She skillfully disentangles countless textual threads, all centered around one problem: the nature of Joan's mission as it was examined in the early theological debates... A thorough and timely book. MYSTICS QUARTERLY For readers pondering how it was possible for a 17-year-old girl to persuade her king and his entourage that she was sent by God to lead their party into battle...[this] will be a welcome resourse. SPECULUM

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With this dense and intricate book Fraioli has done an immense service to anyone interested in Joan of Arc. She skillfully disentangles countless textual threads, all centered around one problem: the nature of Joan's mission as it was examined in the early theological debates... A thorough and timely book. MYSTICS QUARTERLY For readers pondering how it was possible for a 17-year-old girl to persuade her king and his entourage that she was sent by God to lead their party into battle...[this] will be a welcome resourse. SPECULUM

Details ISBN0851158803 Author Deborah A. Fraioli Short Title JOAN OF ARC Pages 248 Series Ecclesiastical History/Religion Language English ISBN-10 0851158803 ISBN-13 9780851158808 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2002 Imprint The Boydell Press Subtitle The Early Debate Place of Publication Woodbridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 944.026092 DOI 10.1604/9780851158808 UK Release Date 2002-04-04 AU Release Date 2002-04-04 NZ Release Date 2002-04-04 Illustrations No Publisher Boydell & Brewer Ltd Publication Date 2002-04-04 Alternative 9780851155722 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this

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