Items related to What Nuns Read: Books and Libraries in Medieval English...
What Nuns Read: Books and Libraries in Medieval English Nunneries: 158 (Cistercian Studies Series, 158) - Hardcover
Synopsis
The literacy and education of medieval nuns has been a subject of dispute and study in recent years. In his third Index of medieval libraries, David Bell presents a comprehensive list of all manuscripts and printed books which have been traced with certainty or high probability to english nunneries. A systematic listing of the books available to english nuns, and in the process an indication of the wealth, the intellectual level, and the spirituality of english nuns from the Conquest to the Reformation.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
David N. Bell (1943-2025) was professor emeritus of religious studies and dean of theology at Queen's College, St. John's, Newfoundland, and canon theologian in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in St. John's. He is the author of a number of books published by Cistercian Publications, including The Very Devout Meditations attributed to Bernard of Clairvaux, Handmaid of the Lord: Mary, the Cistercians, and Armand-Jean de Rancé (CS293, 2021), Everyday Life at La Trappe under Armand-Jean de Rancé (CS274, 2018), and A Saint in the Sun: Praising Saint Bernard in the France of Louis XIV (CS271, 2017).
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for What Nuns Read: Books and Libraries in Medieval English...
Stock Image
What Nuns Read: Books and Libraries in Medieval English Nunneries (Volume 158) (Cistercian Studies Series)
Published by
Liturgical Press (edition ), 1995
ISBN 10: 0879075589
ISBN 13: 9780879075583
Used
Hardcover
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 0879075589-7-1
Seller Image
What nuns read : books and libraries in medieval English nunneries.
Seller: Kloof Booksellers & Scientia Verlag, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: very good. Kalamazoo, MI : Cistercian Publications, 2016. Hardcover. Dustjacket. 300 pp. The literacy and education of medieval nuns has been a subject of dispute and study in recent years. In his third Index of medieval libraries, David Bell presents a comprehensive list of all manuscripts and printed books which have been traced with certainty or high probability to english nunneries. A systematic listing of the books available to english nuns, and in the process an indication of the wealth, the intellectual level, and the spirituality of english nuns from the Conquest to the Reformation. Condition : very good copy. ISBN 9780879075583. Keywords : MEDIEVAL STUDIES, Seller Inventory # 306085
Buy Used
£ 26.11
£ 25.39 shipping
Ships from Netherlands to U.S.A.
Ships from Netherlands to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
What Nuns Read: Books and Libraries in Medieval English Nunneries (Cistercian Studies Series) (Cistercian studies series)
Published by
Cistercian Publications Inc.,U.S., 1995
ISBN 10: 0879075589
ISBN 13: 9780879075583
New
Hardcover
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 300 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __0879075589
Buy New
£ 39.99
£ 12.50 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available