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Putting Faith to the Test: Anne de Gonzague and the Incombustible Relic.

Authors :
Hillman, Jennifer
Source :
Journal of Medieval & Early Modern Studies. Winter2014, Vol. 44 Issue 1, p163-186. 24p. 1 Illustration.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article discusses the conversion of Anne de Gonzague, Princess of the Palatinate, which was allegedly brought about due to her experience with the True Cross. The author argues that Anne de Gonzague's conversion to Catholicism was largely impacted by her epistemological doubts concerning miracles and religious relics, which culminated in her testing of faith by placing a piece of the Cross in a fire and witnessing it not burn.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10829636
Volume :
44
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Medieval & Early Modern Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
93881168
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1215/10829636-2389533