St. Bernard, Abbot Of Clairvaux, A.D. 1091-1153

By Samuel John Eales

Book Overview

The book ""St. Bernard, Abbot Of Clairvaux, A.D. 1091-1153"" by Samuel J. Eales is a comprehensive biography of one of the most influential figures in medieval Christianity. St. Bernard of Clairvaux was a French abbot, theologian, and mystic who played a key role in the reform of the Cistercian order and the promotion of the Second Crusade.The book traces St. Bernard's life from his upbringing in a noble family to his entrance into the monastery at Citeaux and his eventual leadership of the newly founded monastery at Clairvaux. Eales explores St. Bernard's theological and philosophical ideas, his relationships with other important figures of his time, and his impact on the wider world of medieval Christianity.Throughout the book, Eales draws on a wide range of primary sources, including St. Bernard's own writings, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of this complex and fascinating figure. The book will be of interest to scholars and students of medieval history, religious studies, and theology, as well as to general readers interested in the history of Christianity.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: 1430480351
• ISBN13: 9781430480358
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"