"Reviewed work: Immodest Acts: The Life of a Lesbian Nun in Renaissance Italy., Judith C. "Reviewed work: Immodest Acts: The Life of a Lesbian Nun in Renaissance Italy, Judith C. The book concludes with a discussion of the broader implications of the case and its significance for the history of sexuality and gender. Throughout the book, the author interweaves historical and cultural analysis with her interpretation of the events. The book also includes a detailed analysis of the written records of the case, including depositions, letters, and court documents. The subsequent chapters examine the events leading up to Sister Benedetta's accusation of lesbianism, her trial, and the subsequent events in her life. The opening provides an overview of the cultural, social, and religious context of Renaissance Italy and sets the stage for the story of Sister Benedetta. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of Sister Benedetta Carlini's life and the major events of her life. The author explores the suspicions of the authorities that she was involved in sexual acts with another nun. This caused unease with church authorities this resulted in two investigations to determine if her visions were divine or demonic. In 1619, Benedetta had a vision where Jesus commanded her to conduct a "grand wedding ceremony" during which she was to be his bride. At first, church authorities were skeptical of her visions but eventually embraced them for the prestige it would bring the convent. She was elected as the abbess due to the notoriety she gained from visions of Jesus. "Immodest Acts" is a story about Benedetta Carlini, a nun living in 17th-century Tuscany. It is considered a notable work in the field of lesbian history and gender studies, and provides insights into the experiences of women and sexual minorities in early modern Europe. The book explores the cultural, social, and religious context of the time and the consequences faced by Sister Benedetta as a result of her alleged actions.
The book is a study of the life of Sister Benedetta Carlini, a 17th-century Italian nun who was accused of lesbianism and other "immodest acts". Brown it was published in 1985 by Oxford University Press in hardback and the following year in paperback.
Immodest Acts: The Life of a Lesbian Nun in Renaissance Italy is a history by Judith C.
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