

Bruce L. Vernarde, "The Miracles of Mary in Twelfth-Century France" (Cornell UP, 2024)
Mar 30, 2025
Bruce L. Venarde, an independent researcher in medieval monasticism and religion, dives into the riveting world of Marian miracles in twelfth-century France. He discusses how the Virgin Mary's cult evolved, her role in healing, and communal responses to crises. Venarde shares intriguing tales of miraculous rescues and the tension between belief and skepticism. He also highlights the interplay of medieval medicine, faith, and the dynamic involvement of women in healing practices, all while shedding light on the cultural landscape shaped by these narratives.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Mary's Rise: Miracles and Community in Medieval France
02:18 • 14min
A Journey of Miracles and Perils: Encounters with the Divine
15:59 • 6min
Miracles and Skepticism in Twelfth-Century France
21:42 • 10min
Miraculous Healings and Medieval Medicine in Twelfth-Century France
32:00 • 3min
Miracles and Medicine: Healing in Medieval France
35:20 • 13min
Miracles and Morality: Mary in 12th Century France
48:22 • 17min