A Saint in the Sun : Praising Saint Bernard in the France of Louis XIV Paperback / softback
by David N. Bell
Part of the Cistercian Studies Series series
Paperback / softback
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This volume contains translations or summaries of the most important panegyrics in praise of Saint Bernard that were preached during the reign of Louis XIV.
Some of the preachers were and are regarded as the greatest orators ever to grace the French pulpit.
All the translations are extensively annotated, and there are three introductory chapters providing a necessary background for appreciating the sermons.
Sixteen preachers are represented, and, with one exception, none of the material has ever appeared in English.
For those interested in the afterlife of Saint Bernard, as he was used, and sometimes abused, in the reign of the Sun King, this collection provides essential primary sources.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:602 pages
- Publisher:Liturgical Press
- Publication Date:19/04/2017
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- ISBN:9780879072711
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:602 pages
- Publisher:Liturgical Press
- Publication Date:19/04/2017
- Category:
- ISBN:9780879072711
