Abstract
Vicent Ferrer is without question one of the most compelling and prolific Dominican preachers of the late Middle Ages. Although his preaching mission transpired in many places he especially carried out much of it in France. In France we witness, particularly in Provence, the emergence of the cult of Mary Magdalene that was vigorously promoted by the Dominicans. Vicent Ferrer not surprisingly dedicated this Catalan sermon to Mary Magdalene whom he proposed as a model of the Imitatio Christi for all Christians to follow, not just women in particular. This article seeks to situate this sermon in its late medieval context in order to unpack the theological and moral messages that Vicent sought to convey to his audience.
Highlights
Vicent Ferrer is without question one of the most compelling and prolific Dominican preachers of the late Middle Ages
Of all of the women of the Bible Mary Magdalene, assuredly ranks only second to the Virgin Mary in terms of biblical theological commentary and reflection and we can safely say in Christian art across the centuries
This study is by no means the first to dedicate its efforts to analyze and understand Vicent’s sermons on Mary Magdalene
Summary
This study is by no means the first to dedicate its efforts to analyze and understand Vicent’s sermons on Mary Magdalene. Viera whose research has advanced our understanding of this aspect of Vicent’s sermons in Catalán in general and on the figure of Mary Magdalene6.
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