woman with the blood flow (Mark 5:24-34), The
Book Description
This groundbreaking interdisciplinary study explores one of the most compelling healing narratives in Christian scripture: the story of a woman who suffered from chronic bleeding and found miraculous restoration through touching Christ's garment. Barbara Baert brings together biblical scholarship, art history, and anthropological insights to examine how this powerful account has resonated through centuries of Christian thought and culture.
The book reveals how this brief but profound gospel passage has influenced medieval and early modern understandings of the female body, the sacred power of textiles, and the transformative nature of physical touch. Through careful analysis of literary commentaries and diverse visual representations, Baert uncovers the deeper spiritual energies this story has generated within Christianity.
Readers will discover how this ancient narrative speaks to fundamental questions about healing, faith, and the role of women in spiritual traditions. The study examines attitudes toward blood, taboo, and the sacred across Eastern and Western Christian cultures, offering fresh perspectives on early Christian material practices.
This scholarly yet accessible work appeals to anyone interested in gender studies, sensory spirituality, and the intersection of faith and culture. By tracing how one woman's story of healing has shaped religious imagination across time, Baert illuminates the mysterious power of sacred narratives to transform both individual lives and entire communities of belief.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~12 hours)
📄 Length: 444 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Miracles
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Fortleben
- ✓ Explore Blutung
- ✓ Explore Women in the Bible
- ✓ Explore paths to emotional healing
- ✓ Explore Heilung
- ✓ Explore Markusevangelium
