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The Passion of Perpetua: A Psychological Interpretation of Her Visions (Studies in Jungian Psychology by Jungian Analysts) (Studies in Jungian Psychology by Jungian Analysts)
The Passion of Perpetua A Psychological Interpretation of Her Visions - Studies in Jungian Psychology by Jungian Analysts Author:Marie-Louise Von Franz, Marie-Luise Von Franz, Daryl Sharp This book started life as an academic study for a seminar with C.G. Jung. It was first published in English translation in 1949, then published in German in 1951 as a supplement to Jungs volume Aion. St. Perpetuapatron saint of mothers in the Catholic pantheonwas an African Christian martyred in 203 A.D. She lived her truth t... more »o her last moment. Those not familiar with Perpetuas story will nevertheless appreciate this book because of the psychological understanding that von Franz brought to everything she focused on. In this circumambulation of the events and visions of the saints life, we are fortunate to hear the clear voices of two strong women. As always, Marie-Louise von Franz shares insights of immediate value that are both deeply erudite and strikingly practical.« less