The love of learning and the desire for God; a study of monastic culture

by Jean Leclercq

Paper Book, 1961

Status

Available

Call number

BX2470.L413

Tags

Christian literature; Early -- History and criticism, Monasticism and religious orders -- History, Theology -- History

Genres

Publication

New York, Fordham University Press [1961]

Description

The Love of Learning and the Desire for God is composed of a series of lectures given to young monks at the Institute of Monastic Studies at Sant'Anselmo in Rome during the winter of 1955-56.

Subjects

Christian literature, Early History and criticism
Learning and scholarship History
Monasticism and religious orders History
Theology History

LCC

BX2470.L413

Awards

HarperCollins 100 Best Spiritual Books of the Century

Physical description

415 p.; 23 cm

Barcode

31342000058353

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