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5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols

Margery Kempe’s Pilgrimage

Jul 10, 2024
Historian and English mysticism expert Stephen Nichols delves into the life and pilgrimage of Margery Kempe, a daring English mystic from the Middle Ages. The podcast discusses her mystical experiences, epic pilgrimage to Jerusalem, encounters with obstacles, and spiritual growth across Europe and the Middle East.
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  • Marjorie Kemp's mystical journeys included visits to Jerusalem and Rome, chronicled in The Book of Marjorie Kemp.
  • Despite facing challenges, Kemp's pilgrimages to various holy sites were adventurous and spiritually significant.

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Marjorie Kemp's Life and Mystical Visions

Marjorie Kemp, born in 1373 in Norfolk, UK, chronicled her life, mystical visions, and conversations with God in her book, The Book of Marjorie Kemp. Married to John Kemp, she had 14 children and started having visions after the birth of her first son. Kemp took remarkable pilgrimages, the longest being from 1413 to 1415, where she traveled to Jerusalem and later to Rome.

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