There’s a pretty common myth that medieval women had no agency in their lives; that they were quiet and subservient, and accepted the status quo without thinking too hard about it. The reality, of course, was much different - even for those with the strictest rules: nuns. This week, Danièle speaks with CJ Jones about Dominican nuns, their theological sophistication, and how they left their own unique mark on the Middle Ages. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists Check out the medieval online courses at https://medievalstudies.thinkific.com/
From "The Medieval Podcast"
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