Writings on Body and Soul

Writings on Body and Soul includes a selection of the theological, historical, and devotional works of Aelred, the controversial abbot of Rievaulx Abbey in Yorkshire who was widely admired but also criticized for frankness about his own sins. Freshly revised editions of the Latin texts appear here alongside new English translations.

About the author

Bruce L. Venarde retired from the University of Pittsburgh as Professor of History, Classics, and History of Art and Architecture.

Summary

Writings on Body and Soul includes a selection of the theological, historical, and devotional works of Aelred, the controversial abbot of Rievaulx Abbey in Yorkshire who was widely admired but also criticized for frankness about his own sins. Freshly revised editions of the Latin texts appear here alongside new English translations.

Product details

• Authors: Aelred von Rievaulx, Aelred of Rievaulx, Bruce L. Venarde
• Assisted by: Venarde Bruce L. (Editor and translation)
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2021
• EAN: 9780674261181
• ISBN: 978-0-674-26118-1
• No. of pages: 384
• Series: Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library; Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library (HUP) CONTINS TO- [e-mail]; Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library CONTINS TO- [e-mail]
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; European History, RELIGION / Christianity / History, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Medieval, Christianity, History of Religion, Classical texts, HISTORY / Europe / Medieval, Ancient, classical and medieval texts