Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Illustrations and Maps vii
4. Preface ix
5. 1. Women,Work, and Religion in the Southern Low Countries 1
6. 2. The Formation of Beguinages 35
7. 3. The Contemplative and the Active Life 61
8. 4. The Social Composition of Beguine Communities 91
9. 5. Conflict and Coexistence 118
10. 6. Conclusion 138
11. Abbreviations 145
12. Notes 149
13. Bibliography 223
14. Appendix I: Repertory of Beguine Communities 253
15. Appendix II: The Population of Select Court Beguinages 304
16. Index 315