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The Medieval Church · c. 1291–1298
The Book of Special Grace
Mechthild of Hackeborn · 1241–1298
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What it is
Visions recorded, at first without her knowledge, by two sisters at Helfta, structured around the liturgical year and full of images of Christ's heart and voice.
Why it lasted
Widely read across Europe; Dante's Matelda in the earthly paradise is often identified with her.
Where to read it
Public domain and free to read in full, though not held here. The archives below have it.
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