Cistercian Legends Of The Thirteenth Century (1872)

By Henry Collins and Caesarius

Book Overview

The book ""Cistercian Legends of the Thirteenth Century"" is a collection of stories and anecdotes about the lives of Cistercian monks during the 13th century. Written by Caesarius, a monk of the Cistercian order himself, the book offers a unique insight into the daily lives, beliefs, and practices of these medieval religious figures.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Cistercian life. Some of the topics covered include the founding of the order, the daily routine of the monks, and the spiritual practices and beliefs that guided their lives. The book also includes numerous stories about individual monks, their struggles and triumphs, and the miracles that were said to have occurred in their lives.Overall, ""Cistercian Legends of the Thirteenth Century"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of medieval monasticism, offering readers a deeper understanding of the spiritual and cultural values that shaped this important period in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165310597
• ISBN13: 9781165310593
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"