Description |
1 online resource (ix, 180 pages) |
Contents |
1. Bernard of Clairvaux in the twelfth-century world -- 2. Bernard and the sirection of souls -- 3. An introduction to the letters of Bernard -- 4. The letters of Bernard to monks -- 5. The letters of Bernard to abbots -- 6. The letters of Bernard to bishops -- 7. The letters of Bernard to popes -- 8. The letters of Bernard to laity -- 9. Bernard's letters as a methodology for twelfth-century ecclesiastical reform |
Summary |
"Bernard of Clairvaux is best known by many today for his mystical approach to spirituality and his eloquent sermons on the Song of Songs. In his letters, however, a different Bernard emerges - one who had fled the world for the cloister yet possessed a soaring vision for the Church on earth. By examining select letters and placing them in the larger context of the people and the world around him, we discover a man who loved the Church - but who realized that the Church is compromised of individuals who did not share his ideals and agendas. In Letters of Ascent, we travel to medieval Europe and view society through the eyes of one of history's most passionate ecclesiastical reformers."--Back cover |
Notes |
"Published by arrangment with Pickwick Publications." |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
Notes |
Print version record |
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Bernard, of Clairvaux, Saint, 1090 or 1091-1153 -- Correspondence
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Bernard, of Clairvaux, Saint, 1090 or 1091-1153 -- Criticism and interpretation
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SUBJECT |
Bernard, of Clairvaux, Saint, 1090 or 1091-1153 fast |
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Christian saints -- France -- Correspondence
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Spiritual direction -- History
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Spiritual life -- Early works to 1800
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Spiritual direction -- Catholic Church -- Early works to 1800
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RELIGION -- Christian Life -- General.
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RELIGION -- Christian Church -- Leadership.
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Spiritual direction -- Catholic Church
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Christian saints
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Spiritual direction
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Spiritual life
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SUBJECT |
Europe -- History -- 476-1492. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85045690
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Europe
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France
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Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Early works
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History
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Personal correspondence
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Electronic book
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Author |
Bernard, of Clairvaux, Saint, 1090 or 1091-1153.
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ISBN |
9780227902332 |
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0227902335 |
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