Thomas Merton On Saint Bernard

Häftad, Engelska, 1980

Del 9 i serien Cistercian Studies Series

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Beskrivning

The best-known Cistercian of the twentieth century reflects on the teaching and life of the most renowned Cistercian of the twelfth century. Three essays written in the 1950s explore the relation of contemplation and action in the monastic vocation and in the life of Christians.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1980-11-01
Mått:140 x 216 x 13 mm
Vikt:397 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Cistercian Studies Series
Antal sidor:242
Förlag:Liturgical Press
ISBN:9780879079093

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Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion
Biografier inom Biografier
Kristendom inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

Thomas Merton (1915-1968), Catholic convert, Cistercian monk and hermit, poet, contemplative, social critic, and pioneer of interreligious dialogue, was a seminal figure of twentieth-century American Christianity.

Recensioner i media

. . . the clear, simple, and unsophisticated summary of Saint Bernard's thought given here is sound for non-specialists, not just for monks and nuns, but for all Christians interested in the life of prayerJean Leclercq

Innehållsförteckning

Table of ContentsForeword by Brother Patrick Hart 7Introduction by Jean Leclercq 11Part One: ACTION AND CONTEMPLATION IN ST BERNARD1. Action and Contemplation in the Mystery of Christ 232. Action in the Monastic Life 383. The Contemplative Life 454. The Apostolate 595. Action and Contemplation in the Blessed Virgin Mary 79Part Two: ST BERNARD ON INTERIOR SIMPLICITY1. Man’s Original Simplicity 1112. Intellectual Simplicity 1213. The Simplification of the Will 1374. Perfect Simplicity: Unity of Spirit with God 153Part Three: TRANSFORMING UNION IN ST BERARD OF CLAIRVAUX AND ST JOHN OF THE CROSS1. The Subject of Transforming Union 1652. The Ontology of the Transformation 1743. Spiritual Betrothal and Marriage 1894. Mystical Marriage in St Bernard 2025. The State of Pure Love 212ABBREVIATIONS 240