Bernard of Clairvaux: Selected Works (The Classics of Western Spirituality)

by Bernard of Clairvaux

Other authorsG. R. Evans (Translator), Jean Leclercq (Introduction), Ewert Cousins (Preface)
Paperback, 1987

Barcode

2519

Call number

242.1 BER

Status

Available

Call number

242.1 BER

Pages

296

Description

Here are writings of the great medieval spiritual teacher (1090-1153) who was preacher of the Crusades and founder of the Cistercians, with an introduction on the forming of Bernard's spirituality, its character and influence.

Publication

Paulist Press (1987), 296 pages

Original publication date

c. 1140

ISBN

0809129175 / 9780809129171

Collections

Saints, Biography

Subjects

Bible. O.T. Song of Solomon Sermons
Catholic Church Sermons
Sermons, Latin Translations into English
Spiritual life Catholic Church

Rating

(15 ratings; 4.4)

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LibraryThing member roydknight
I have yet to read anything from this series that has been unhelpful or vague. This one especially has given me some great insights into an inspirational leader and preacher of the Cistercian (Trappist) monastic tradtion.

Language

English

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