Holy Stigmata, Anorexia and Self-Mutilation: Parallels in Pain and Imagining (Report)
Journal for the Study of Religions and Ideologies 2010, Spring, 9, 25
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Publisher Description
"Tears have come from my veins veins to make any difference." (1) It is the purpose of this paper to explore the comparative dynamics of self-mutilation among young, contemporary, female self-cutters, and holy stigmatics of the Middle Ages. What types of personality engage in self-mutilation? How is this self-inflicted pain a method for healing? How is it integrated into empowerment? What are the benefits of being subjected to pain? And how does one understand and come to terms with the identity of the agent?
GENRE
Religion & Spirituality
RELEASED
2010
22 March
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
32
Pages
PUBLISHER
The Academic Society for the Research of Religions and Ideologies (SACRI)
SIZE
325.5
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