Life And Works Of Saint Bernard, Abbot Of Clairvaux (Volume Ii)

By Jean Mabillon and Bernard of Clairvaux

Book Overview

A commanding portrait of Bernard of Clairvaux. Faith reshaped the medieval world. Dom John Mabillon's meticulous Life and Works balances devotional respect with archival rigour, placing a formidable abbot at the centre of Christian monastic history. Set against the turbulence of twelfth century France, the account situates Bernard within the church reform movement and explains the rise of Cistercian spirituality that informed his preaching and leadership. Presented with the temper of learned hagiography and critical inquiry, the volume reads as serious medieval religious biography while remaining accessible to the curious reader. Abbot leadership insights arise from Bernard's counsel and the situations Mabillon examines, making the book useful both to scholars of Christianity and to theology students seeking a close, contextualised engagement with Bernard of Clairvaux works and the broader field of medieval ecclesiastical studies. Dom Mabillon writings here provide interpretive ballast, steadying the narrative and guiding readers into source material and historical perspective without academic fog. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. For casual readers it offers an absorbing window into medieval piety and the lived rhythm of monastic life; for classic-literature collectors and those building a catholic saint collection it is a thoughtful acquisition that sits well beside other essential works on medieval spirituality. The edition also serves as a dependable theology students resource and a reference for scholars researching Bernard's influence on liturgy, devotional practice and institutional reform. With clear presentation and a tone that honours both devotion and critical study, the book reintroduces Dom Mabillon writings for contemporary readers while keeping Bernard's historical significance firmly in view. It rewards patient reading and prompts fresh questions about spiritual authority and institutional change. Both libraries and private collectors will find this edition a dependable companion.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354218717
• ISBN13: 9789354218712
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 494 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"