| Elisabeth of Schonau: The Complete Works Contributor(s): Clark, Anne L. (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0809105217 ISBN-13: 9780809105212 Publisher: Paulist Press OUR PRICE: $31.46 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2000 Annotation: In this Classic of Western Spirituality readers will find the first English translation of the complete works of Elisabeth of Schonau, a twelfth-century Benedictine nun who claimed to have a series of extraordinary visionary experiences. In the complete works of Elisabeth are: Elisabeth's prophetic message brought consolation to the people of her day and a call for firmness of faith and the moral life. Today's readers will gain insight into how the communal, liturgical culture of a Benedictine monastery could shape the interior life and prophetic identity of a woman committed to its ideals. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - History - Religion | Mysticism - Religion | Spirituality |
| Dewey: 248.29 |
| LCCN: 00-20982 |
| Lexile Measure: 1670 |
| Series: Classics of Western Spirituality (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 1.09" H x 6.29" W x 9.35" (1.30 lbs) 336 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this Classic of Western Spirituality(TM) readers will find the first English translation of the complete works of Elisabeth of Sch nau, a twelfth-century Benedictine nun who claimed to have a series of extraordinary visionary experiences. In the complete works of Elisabeth are: -three visionary diaries: First, Second and Third Book of Visions; -a book of sermons, The Book of the Ways of God; -Revelations about the Sacred Company of the Virgins of Cologne; -The Resurrection of the Blessed Virgin; -a collection of Elisabeth's letters; -and a text describing Elisabeth's last days by her brother and secretary, Eckbert. Elisabeth's prophetic message brought consolation to the people of her day and a call for firmness of faith and the moral life. Today's readers will gain insight into how the communal, liturgical culture of a Benedictine monastery could shape the interior life and prophetic identity of a woman committed to its ideals. The audience for this book will be broad: -historians, theologians and students of -mysticism and spirituality -women's religious life -monastic life -medieval culture -hagiography |