{"title":"Anna Maria van Schurman","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the thought-provoking collection centred on Anna Maria van Schurman, a pivotal figure whose work continues to inspire enthusiasts of arts and culture. Renowned for her contributions during the 17th century, Anna Maria van Schurman was not only a celebrated scholar but also an accomplished artist who navigated the intellectual circles of her time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer book, \u003cem\u003e“Come, Lord Jesus!”\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a compelling glimpse into her devout spiritual perspectives and provides readers with a richly detailed portrayal of her theological reflections. This work underscores her passion and depth of understanding, making it a significant piece for anyone interested in exploring the intersection of faith, art, and intellectual discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnna Maria van Schurman's writings and artistic expressions are a testament to her polymathic prowess. Her legacy continues to captivate those who delve into the roles of women in early modern intellectual history. As you explore this collection, you'll uncover the remarkable insights of a true pioneer whose voice resonates through the centuries, challenging and expanding the horizons of her contemporaries and modern readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"come-lord-jesus-by-anna-maria-van-schurman-9781649591463","title":"“Come, Lord Jesus!”","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bilingual edition of the devotional poems of Dutch scholar and poet Anna Maria van Schurman, illuminating the period of her withdrawal from public life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe life and reputation of Anna Maria van Schurman (1607–78) swung dramatically from her early fame as a prodigy and \u003cem\u003efemme savante\u003c\/em\u003e to the infamy she bore in the wake of her late affiliation with Jean de Labadie. From her late adolescence on, van Schurman was widely known for her intellectual gifts, her mastery of languages, and her skilful portraiture and embroidery. Described by some as a \u003cem\u003efemme savante\u003c\/em\u003e and \"the Star of Utrecht,\" she gained an international reputation with the publication of her defence of women's education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer later years, however, were marked by a growing disillusionment with her own fame and intellectual achievements, and her reputation was dramatically marred in the eyes of her contemporaries when, in her final decade, she repudiated the Dutch Reformed Church to affiliate with Jean de Labadie. With him and his spiritual community, she lived out her last years in peace while also composing a two-volume defence of her actions and convictions, entitled \u003cem\u003eEukleria\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Better Choice\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe years between her withdrawal from public life and her supposedly scandalous return are not easily mapped. Drawing on two long devotional poems that she wrote during this period (and that remained unpublished during her lifetime), this bilingual edition introduces readers to van Schurman's private piety, as well as to her theological acumen, her artistry as a vernacular poet, and her participation in the leadership of a conventicle of like-minded friends and acquaintances. The English translation closely approximates the rhyme, metre, and cadence of the Dutch original and thus facilitates an appreciation not only of the poet's meaning but also of the auditory aesthetics of each text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47330059911404,"sku":"9781649591463","price":110.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8647383482775.jpg?v=1771899597"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/anna-maria-van-schurman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}