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The Rest Is HistoryAug 2, 2023

356: The Blood-Drinking Bride of Christ

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And there is one book in particular, which I highly commend to anyone who's interested, not just in Catherine, but in, I mean, basically the whole fi…

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A woman of immense influence on medieval Christendom, Catherine of Siena was one of the first female Doctors of the Church, who married Christ in her own bedroom. Living through a time of great anxiety due to the onset of the Black Death, she healed the sick, convinced the Pope to return from exile in France, appeased riotous crowds, and even brought her own mother back from the dead. Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss Catherine of Siena, her life, her impact on the Middle Ages, and her relationship with Christ. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith
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  • The conversation centers on Catherine's relationship with food.
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  • A woman of immense influence on medieval Christendom, Catherine of Siena was one of the first female Doctors of the Church, who married Christ in her own bedroom. Living…
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Best for Scholars and enthusiasts of medieval studiesOften cited around Catherine's relationship with food

“The book is highly commended for its analysis of the mindset of the Middle Ages, particularly in relation to Catherine of Siena and the religious significance of food to medieval women.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Scholars and enthusiasts of medieval studies
Key quote: “And there is one book in particular, which I highly commend to anyone who's interested, not just in Catherine, but in, I mean, basically the whole field of the mindset of the Middle Ages.”
The host mentions 'Holy Feast and Holy Fast' to provide a scholarly perspective on Catherine's complex relationship with food and her cultural context in the Middle Ages. The book offers a nuanced analysis that goes beyond a modern diagnosis of anorexia, highlighting the historical significance of food for women during that era.
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