Title Letters of ascent : spiritual direction in the letters of Bernard of Clairvaux / Michael C. Voigts

Published Cambridge : James Clarke & Co, 2014 ©2013

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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 Subject Bernard, of Clairvaux, Saint, 1090 or 1091-1153 -- Correspondence Bernard, of Clairvaux, Saint, 1090 or 1091-1153 -- Criticism and interpretation SUBJECT Bernard, of Clairvaux, Saint, 1090 or 1091-1153 fast Subject Christian saints -- France -- Correspondence Spiritual direction -- History Spiritual life -- Early works to 1800 Spiritual direction -- Catholic Church -- Early works to 1800 RELIGION -- Christian Life -- General. RELIGION -- Christian Church -- Leadership. Spiritual direction -- Catholic Church Christian saints Spiritual direction Spiritual life SUBJECT Europe -- History -- 476-1492. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85045690 Subject Europe France Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc. Early works History Personal correspondence Form Electronic book Author Bernard, of Clairvaux, Saint, 1090 or 1091-1153. ISBN 9780227902332 0227902335

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