Birgitta of Sweden and the merchant classes of Lübeck

Birgitta of Sweden's spiritual influence, documented through her visions and revelations, significantly shaped late medieval spirituality. Her work, 'Revelationes Sanctae Birgittae,' was a pivotal text that communicated Christian teachings to the masses in Lübeck, a Hanseatic port city known for its strategic economic and political power. The study contrasts the devotional literature's focus on practical Christian conduct with the grandeur of earlier religious texts, highlighting Lübeck's role as a center for printing and dissemination of spiritual knowledge during the 14th century.

Andersen, E. A. (2019). Birgitta of Sweden and the merchant classes of Lübeck. Saints as Intercessors between the Wealthy and the Divine, 70–84. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781351171366-4