The Cistercian World: Monastic Writings of the Twelfth Century
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Cistercian World: Monastic Writings of the Twelfth Century
By (Author) Pauline Matarasso
Edited by Pauline Matarasso
Translated by Pauline Matarasso
Penguin Books Ltd
Penguin Classics
24th March 1993
29th April 1993
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Anthologies: general
Christianity
Religious communities and monasticism
808.80021
Physical Properties
Paperback
352
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 20mm
258g
Description
This anthology of Cistercian writings range from the golden period of the 12th century Reformation, by Bernard of Clairvaux, William of St Thierry, Aelfred of Rievaulx and others. By concentrating on texts concerning the Cistercian order, the anthology provides an introduction to medieval monastic spirituality. The texts range from mysticism to questions of monastic organization and architecture, from hagiography to biblical commentary, anecdote and meditation.
Author Bio
Translated and edited with an introduction by Pauline Matarasso
