| Bernard of Clairvaux Contributor(s): Evans, G. R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0195125258 ISBN-13: 9780195125252 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $158.40 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2000 Annotation: In this book the renowned medievalist G.R. Evans provides a concise introduction to St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153), a figure of towering importance on the twelfth-century monastic and theological scene. After a brief overview of Bernard's life, Evans focuses on a few major themes in his work, including his theology of spirituality and his theology of the political life of the Church. The only available introduction to Bernard's life and thought, this latest addition to the Great Medieval Thinkers series will appeal to a wide audience of students and scholars of history and theology. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Religious - Religion | Institutions & Organizations - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Medieval |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 99013708 |
| Lexile Measure: 1380 |
| Series: Great Medieval Thinkers (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 5.88" W x 8.76" (1.05 lbs) 232 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Academic - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this book the renowned medievalist G.R. Evans provides a concise introduction to St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153), a figure of towering importance on the twelfth-century monastic and theological scene. After a brief overview of Bernard's life, Evans focuses on a few major themes in his work, including his theology of spirituality and his theology of the political life of the Church. The only available introduction to Bernard's life and thought, this latest addition to the Great Medieval Thinkers series will appeal to a wide audience of students and scholars of history and theology. |