The Profession Of Widowhood
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The Profession Of Widowhood
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Author : Katherine Clark Walter
language : en
Publisher: Catholic University of America Press
Release Date : 2018-09-21
The Profession Of Widowhood written by Katherine Clark Walter and has been published by Catholic University of America Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-21 with History categories.
The Profession of Widowhood explores how the idea of ‘true’ widowhood was central to pre-modern ideas concerning marriage and of female identity more generally. The medieval figure of the Christian vere vidua or “good” widow evolved from and reinforced ancient social and religious sensibilities of chastity, loyalty and grief as gendered ‘work.’ The ideal widow was a virtuous woman who mourned her dead husband in chastity, solitude, and most importantly, in perpetuity, marking her as “a widow indeed” (1 Tim 5:5). The widow who failed to display adequate grief fulfilled the stereotype of the ‘merry widow’ who forgot her departed spouse and abused her sexual and social freedom. Stereotypes of widows ‘good’ and ‘bad’ served highly-charged ideological functions in pre-modern culture, and have remained durable even in modern times, even as Western secular society now focuses more on a woman’s recovery from grief and possible re-coupling than the expectation that she remain forever widowed. The widow represented not only the powerful bond created by love and marriage, but also embodied the conventions of grief that ordered the response when those bonds were broken by premature death. This notion of the widow as both a passive memorial to her husband and as an active ‘rememberer’ was rooted in ancient traditions, and appropriated by early Christian and medieval authors who used “good” widowhood to describe the varieties of female celibacy and to define the social and gender order. A tradition of widowhood characterized by chastity, solitude, and permanent bereavement affirmed both the sexual mores and political agenda of the medieval Church. Medieval widows—both holy women recognized as saints and ‘ordinary women’ in medieval daily life—recognized this tradition of professed chastity in widowhood not only as a valuable strategy for avoiding remarriage and protecting their independence, but as a state with inherent dignity that afforded opportunities for spiritual development in this world and eternal merit in the next.
The Book Concerning Widows
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Author : St Ambrose
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-07-28
The Book Concerning Widows written by St Ambrose and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-28 with Religion categories.
THE writer informs us himself at the beginning of his treatise that he felt moved by the example of St. Paul, after speaking about virgins, to continue with the subject of widows. But there was also another matter in his own diocese which touched him personally, and caused him at once to take up the matter. A certain widow who had several daughters, some married already and others of marriageable age, began to think of a second marriage for herself. St. Ambrose, partly for her own sake, partly that it might not be supposed that he had in any way advised the step, published the following treatise. In the first place he affirms that the profession of widowhood comes very close to that of virginity, and is to be esteemed far above the married state. He proves this by the testimony of St. Paul and by his description of one who is a widow indeed; also by many examples taken both from the old and New Testament. Having mentioned St. Peter's wife's mother, he turns more particularly to the widow for whose sake he is writing, though he avoids mentioning her name, pointing out how really empty and insufficient are all the reasons she is setting before herself for marrying again. The marriage bond is, indeed, he says, holy and good, and the married and single are as various kinds of flowers in the field of the church. There is, however, more corn produced than lilies, more that is married than virgin. He points out that widowhood has been held in dishonor by idolaters alone, for which reason it may well be held in honor by Christians. St. Ambrose does not condemn a second marriage, though placing widowhood before it, as being bound to aim at leading those committed to his loving care to the highest possible degree of perfection. The treatise was written not long after that concerning Virgins, that is, soon after A.D. 377.
The Professional Widow
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Author : Milton Gaze
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2013-08-31
The Professional Widow written by Milton Gaze and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-31 with Fiction categories.
Mary finds a wonderful man, marries him and they build a life around each other. Meanwhile, meeting aspiring actress Coleen, she agrees to work in her new dress shop. Playing an Earls fiance, Coleen is required to corset herself down to twenty inches. Initially hating the constriction, she starts to love the feeling, the poise and her new sumptuous figure. Stage part over, her figure helps her to win Hollywood film parts. Mary finds that her own new corsetry entrances her husband. But the war and his Special Operations separate Mary from normality and death gives her a new profession: Widow. Marriage is for life but widowhood is not a life. Working in fashion, caring for a relative and having a young son is demanding. Months later, researching fabrics for leading stage productions, a psychic meeting, tight dress style and many admirers mean her single life is in the balance. This realisation takes her towards a second chance of committed love.
Widowhood Is Not A Profession
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Author : Oscar Lucy
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2024-03-19
Widowhood Is Not A Profession written by Oscar Lucy and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-19 with Self-Help categories.
NOT JUST FOR WIDOWS This book is beautiful for anyone who has lost someone so dear and so much a part of their lives that they become temporarily immobilized after their loss. For anyone wondering what they would do without that person, Widowhood is Not a Profession is for you. In this guide, author Oscar Lucy offers a poignant and empowering exploration of life after loss. This captivating memoir invites readers into the raw and honest journey of rebuilding after the unimaginable happens. When Oscar Lucy unexpectedly finds herself widowed, she is trust into a world she never imagined navigating alone. Suddenly faced with grief, loneliness and uncertainty, she grapples with the profound challenges of rebuilding her life from the ground up. But amidst the darkness, she discovers a resilience she never knew she possessed. Through heartfelt storytelling and candid reflection, Oscar Lucy share her intimate experience of widowhood and invites readers to walk on a journey of self discovery and transformation. As readers immerse themselves in the pages of "Widowhood is Not a Profession", they will discover that it is more than just a roadmap for navigating grief-- it's a celebration of love.
St Ambrose The Book Concerning Widows
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Author : St Ambrose
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-01-10
St Ambrose The Book Concerning Widows written by St Ambrose and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-10 with categories.
THE writer informs us himself at the beginning of his treatise that he felt moved by the example of St. Paul, after speaking about virgins, to continue with the subject of widows. But there was also another matter in his own diocese which touched him personally, and caused him at once to take up the matter. A certain widow who had several daughters, some married already and others ofmarriageable age, began to think of a second marriage for herself. St. Ambrose, partly for her own sake, partly that it might not be supposed that he had in any way advised the step, published the following treatise.In the first place he affirms that the profession of widowhood comes very close to that of virginity, and is to be esteemed far above the married state. He proves this by the testimony of St. Paul and by his description of one who is a widow indeed; also by many examples taken both from the old and New Testament. Having mentioned St. Peter's wife's mother, he turns more particularly to the widow for whose sake he is writing, though he avoids mentioning her name, pointing out how really empty and insufficient are all the reasons she is setting before herself for marrying again. The marriage bond is, indeed, he says, holy and good, and the married and single are as various kinds of flowers in the field of the church. There is, however, more corn produced than lilies, more that is married than virgin. He points out that widowhood has been held in dishonor by idolaters alone, for which reason it may well be held in honor by Christians. St. Ambrose does not condemn a second marriage, though placing widowhood before it, as being bound to aim at leading those committed to his loving care to the highest possible degree of perfection. The treatise was written not long after that concerning Virgins, that is, soon after A.D. 377.
Widow To Widow
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Author : Phyllis R. Silverman
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2004
Widow To Widow written by Phyllis R. Silverman and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Bereavement categories.
"Widow to Widow powerfully links theory and practice perspectives through the extensive use of case illustrations...its comprehensive knowledge base and the challenge to the professional monopoly of bereavement care, makes this an important text for all carers, new or experienced, who are offering support to the widowed." - Linda Machin in BereavementCare Vol.25, No.2.
Widowhood In Medieval And Early Modern Europe
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Author : Sandra Cavallo
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-07-30
Widowhood In Medieval And Early Modern Europe written by Sandra Cavallo and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-30 with History categories.
This new collection of essays brings together brand new research on widowhood in medieval and early modern Europe. The volume opens with an introductory chapter by the Editors which looks generally at the conditions and constructions of widowhood in this period. This is followed by a range of essays which illuminate different dimensions of widowhood across Europe - in England, Italy, France, Germany and Spain. A particular attraction of the volume is the attention given to widowers, and the comparisons made between the male and female experience of widowhood. It is an exciting reinterpretation of the subject which will do much to undo the traditional stereotype of the widow. Contributing to the volume are: Jodi Bilinkoff, Giulia Calvi, Sandra Cavallo, Isabelle Chabot, Julia Crick, Amy Erikson, Dagmar Freist, Elizabeth Foyster, Margaret Pelling, Pamela Sharpe,Tim Stretton, Barbara Todd, and Lyndan Warner.
Greek Religion And Culture The Bible And The Ancient Near East
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Author : Jan N. Bremmer
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2008
Greek Religion And Culture The Bible And The Ancient Near East written by Jan N. Bremmer and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Religion categories.
This book greatly enhances our knowledge of the interrelationship of Greek religion & culture and the Ancient Near East by offering important analyses of Greek myths, divinities and terms like a ~magica (TM) and 'paradise', but also of the Greek contribution to the Christian notion of atonement.
Widows And Their Families
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Author : Peter Marris
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-11-05
Widows And Their Families written by Peter Marris and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-05 with Social Science categories.
One of the first books to be published in the UK on bereavement, this ground-breaking study presents the results of a survey of widows in London. Focussing on younger women whose husbands had died the book deals first with grief and mourning then examines the consequences of bereavement through the help of relatives and friends and the changes it brings about to the widow's family life. Throughout the book the consequences of widowhood are discussed with relevance to psychological theory and to national policy. Originally published in 1958.
Finding Love After Loss
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Author : Marti Benedetti
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2021-10-11
Finding Love After Loss written by Marti Benedetti and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-11 with Family & Relationships categories.
Guides readers through the emotions and practical concerns of finding love after the death of a partner. Romantic love, in all its permutations, forms one of the most fascinating of human interactions. It also can be one of life’s thorniest challenges, especially in a world where relationships often unfold online and, recently, where a pandemic barred face-to-face contact with people outside one’s immediate household. Among those seeking romance in increasing numbers is a group that stands apart: the women who, slammed by the death of a spouse, bravely pursue new love. Finding Love After Loss: A Relationship Roadmap for Widows goes to the trenches to interview widows who have embarked, nervously but with hope, on this quest. Their frank and revealing interviews, along with wisdom from relationship experts, provide guidance to other women trying to navigate the relationship scene when their last date might have been decades ago. Where do widows find new partners? How much should they share in their online profile? What do they tell their friends and family? What about getting naked for the first time with a new man? Who pays when the bill appears at a restaurant? More than any time in U.S. history, the country’s widows are seeking another chance at romance. The sheer number of widows—11 million, with an average age in the fifties—makes them a formidable force. They are living longer and have broader views on sex and money. Yet it is difficult for them to find their footing. Many of them have been away from the courtship arena for decades. They may make their return to dating with children and in-laws in tow. They are confused by the new rules and unclear on the expectations but convinced that they are capable of loving again. This book, written by a widow and a co-author who dated a widower, details just how powerful, sometimes daunting, and exhilarating the journey to new love can be. It also unveils the extraordinary ways that widows are reshaping the romance landscape: by tossing traditional marriage vows by the roadside, by skipping marriage entirely, or even by committing to a new partner but living apart. This isn’t your grandmother’s widowhood scene, not by a long shot. Finding Love After Loss examines the crazy, sad, and even zany contributions that people left behind by the death of a partner bring to new relationships. At the same time, it reveals both the amazing resilience of women who have lived through great loss and the irresistible pull of human connection.