Paying particular attention to the theme of imitatio --the extent to which the saint is presented as a suitable role-model for different categories of reader-- Annette Volfing reveals the considerable variations in the literary uses of the saint and visionary author John in different genres.
Abbreviations Introduction I: The Latin Background 1. The Biographical Tradition 2. The Liturgy II: Devotional Uses of John in Middle High German 3. Sermons 4.Johannes-libelli III: Poetological Uses of John in Middle High German 5. Biblical Narratives 6. 'Meisterlieder' Conclusion Bibliography Index