Writings On Body And Soul Aelred Of Rievaulx Harvard University Press Αγγλικά Βιβλία History World

Aelred (1110–1167) Abbot Of Rievaulx Abbey In Yorkshire Has Always Been A Controversial Figure He Was Beloved By His Monks And Widely Admired But Also Sharply Criticized For Frankness About Own Sinfulness What Some Considered Favoritism Excessive Leniency Writings On Body Soul Includes Selection The Prolific Abbot’s Theological Historical Devotional Works Each Contains Autobiographical Elements Showing At Turns Confident Fearful Tormented Serene Pastoral Prayer Asserts Unworthiness Pleads Divine Aid Leading Wisely Compassionately Spiritual Friendship Adapts Cicero’s Dialogue Christian Purposes Certain Marvelous Miracle Offers Riveting Account Pregnant Teenage Nun Bloody Vengeance Wreaked Her Seducer Release From Fetters Finally Teachings Recluses Addressed To Aelred’s Sister Is Guide Women Pursuing Solitary Religious Perfection Freshly Revised Editions Latin Texts Appear Here Alongside New English Translations Σελίδες: 384 Έτος Έκδοσης: 1116 Διαστάσεις: 13 3X13 3Cm