Elisabeth of Schonau: The Complete Works (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780809139590)

In this Classic of Western Spirituality(TM) readers will find the first English translation of the complete works of Elisabeth of Schönau, 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 +

Author: Anne L. Clark
ISBN-10: 0809139596
ISBN-13: 9780809139590
Publisher: Paulist Press
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2000
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.01h x 6.04w x 0.88d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 05/01/2000 pg. 121