Vroulike mistiek, praktiese devosie en die Kaapse piëtisme, 1700–1860

Feminine mysticism, practical devotion, and Cape Pietism, 1700–1860. In the last phase of Middle Ages, medieval piety mysticism converged in movement called Devotio Moderna (Modern Devotion). decades fourteenth century, Modern Devotion arose as a new religious northern Low Countries, had major influence upon life Europe. It was particularly popular with women; but until now, there has been little research on role women this movement. From late seventeenth Dutch pietism manifested hybrid form Protestant spirituality, transconfessional appeal emphasis personal piety. Bernard Clairvaux influenced first-generation Reformers like John Calvin authors Devotion, century later, strong resurgence by from Countries. eighteenth nineteenth centuries exported to Good Hope pioneering communities South African frontier. The study ego texts pietistic feminine authors, reveals impact Roman Catholic spirituality members petit bourgeoisie communities. article, spiritual commitment at frontier, Catharina Allegonda van Lier, Louisa Thom, Hester Venter, Dorothea Goosen Susanna Smit tenets is investigated against background period 1700 1860.Contribution: This contribution corpus knowledge available its Reformed theology. focuses exerted views Pietists Africa