List of Abbreviations

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. A Note on Editions and Translations ix
4. List of Abbreviations xi
5. 1. The Song and the City 1
6. 2. On the Verge of Virginity 46
7. 3. The Mother and Nurse of Our Life 87
8. 4. A Voice of Rebirth 120
9. Conclusion. Virginity Recast 164
10. Appendix 1. On the Annunciation 175
11. Appendix 2. Catalogue of Hymns Referred to in the Study 189
12. Notes 191
13. Bibliography 227
14. Index 255
15. Acknowledgments 263