Bernard of Clairvaux - Selected Works

Informationen zum Autor The HarperCollins Spiritual Classics series presents short, accessible introductions to the foundational works that shaped Western religious thought and culture. This series seeks to find new readers for these dynamic spiritual voices -- voices that have changed lives throughout the centuries and still can today. Klappentext Bernard of Clairvaux holds a distinguished place in the history of Christian spirituality. During the twelfth century this gentle monk from France became the primary guide for those who follow the path of selfless love as well as a spokesman for a revival in monastic life. This collection of his most important writings provides a superb introduction to a man who has greatly shaped the Western monastic and mystical traditions. Zusammenfassung Bernard of Clairvaux holds a distinguished place in the history of Christian spirituality. During the twelfth century this gentle monk from France became the primary guide for those who follow the path of selfless love as well as a spokesman for a revival in monastic life. This collection of his most important writings provides a superb introduction to a man who has greatly shaped the Western monastic and mystical traditions.

Product details

• Authors: Bernard of Clairvaux, Emilie Griffin, Griffin Emilie, HarperCollins Spiritual Classics, Vinita Hampton (FRW)/ Griffin Wright
• Assisted by: Emilie Griffin (Editor), G. R. Evans (Translation), University Lecturer in History G R (University of Cambridge Cambridge University Cambridge University Sidney Sussex College Evans (Translation)
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.09.2005
• EAN: 9780060750671
• ISBN: 978-0-06-075067-1
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 203 mm x 10 mm
• Series: HarperCollins Spiritual Classics; HarperCollins Spiritual Classics
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Esoterics; Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION: Mysticism, RELIGION: Christian Living / Spiritual Growth, RELIGION: Spirituality, RELIGION: Christianity / History, RELIGION: THEOLOGY, RELIGION: Devotional, RELIGION: Monasticism, RELIGION: Faith, RELIGION: Sermons / Christian, RELIGION: Christian Church / Growth