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Margery Kempe: medieval mystic
Episode 1254

Margery Kempe: medieval mystic

Anthony Bale recounts the sensational story of Margery Kempe, a medieval mystic whose autobiography offers a glimpse into 15th-century life

HistoryExtra podcast · Immediate

January 31, 202257m 4s

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Show Notes

Anthony Bale discusses the sensational life of medieval mystic Margery Kempe, charting a story of unusual visions, spiritual revelations, turbulent emotions and religious controversies. Speaking with Emily Briffett, he explores how her autobiography, The Book of Margery Kempe, has enriched our understanding of the early 15th century.



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