Prologue

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. List of Abbreviations ix
4. Prologue 1
5. 1. The Puzzle of the Nuns’ Priest 9
6. 2. Biblical Models: Women and Men in the Apostolic Life 39
7. 3. Jerome and the Noble Women of Rome 77
8. 4. Brothers, Sons, and Uncles: Nuns’ Priests and Family Ties 111
9. 5. Speaking to the Bridegroom: Women and the Power of Prayer 141
10. Conclusion 177
11. Appendix. Beati pauperes 199
12. Notes 201
13. Bibliography 281
14. Index 335
15. Acknowledgments 347