The Letters of St. Bernard of Clairvaux

St.Bernard, Of Clairvaux

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750916877 ISBN 13: 9780750916875

Publisher: Sutton Publishing Ltd, 1998

This classic translation of the correspondence of Bernard is reprinted with a new introduction which takes into account the wealth of scholarship which has appeared in the last forty years. Professor Kienzle discusses the translation of medieval and monastic letter-writing and provides a new chronology and select bibliography.First published in 1953, James' translation set the standard for readability, accuracy, and verve; 'it is difficult to see how his translation can be improved' 'David N. Bell

Synopsis:

St Bernard's studious, ascetic life and stirring eloquence made him the oracle of Christendom; he founded more than 70 monasteries and is regarded by many as the founder of the Cistercian order.