Mirror of Charity: Volume 17

by Aelred of Rievaulx

Book Overview

Aelred of Rievaulx possessed a personal charm which drew friends and disciples naturally to him. His own experience of human weakness in a worldly life at the court of King David of Scotland made him sensitive to the doctrine of charity which he found among cistercian monks.

The Mirror of Charity gives us a solid theology of the cistercian life. Aelred's deep knowledge of Scripture, his joy in his brethren, and his love of Christ shine...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0879077174
• ISBN13: 9780879077174
• Release Date: May 1990
• Publisher: Liturgical Press
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"