The Cistercian Order was born in Burgundy at the start of the twelfth century as a movement of radical renewal - an Order that survives to this day with the greater part of its written heritage preserved. This volume brings together a selection of its finest works, which speak powerfully across the centuries to modern readers. Writings by St Bernard of Clairvaux (c. 1090-1153) - including his letters, The Life of Malachy the Irishman, sermons on the Song of Songs and the sharply satirical Apologia for Abbot William - reveal him to be a highly individual and influential writer of the Middle Ages. Also included here are a charming description of Clairvaux, biographies of abbots and a series of exemplary stories, all drawing on the Scriptures to express intensely personal forms of monastic theology.
Introduction by:
Pauline Matarasso Edited by:
Pauline Matarasso Translated by:
Pauline Matarasso Imprint: Penguin Classics Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 129mm,
Spine: 20mm
Weight: 258g ISBN:9780140433562 ISBN 10: 0140433562 Pages: 352 Publication Date:24 March 1993 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Translated and edited with an introduction by Pauline Matarasso
