Bernard of Clairvaux

by G. R. Evans

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780195125252
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	02/03/2000
Series:	Great Medieval Thinkers
Pages:	232
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.80(d)
Lexile:	1380L (what's this?)

About the Author

Cambridge University

Table of Contents

	Introduction	3
1.	Vita Bernardi	5
2.	Monastic Theology	22
3.	Academic Theology: Bernard and a Different Sort of Learning	42
4.	Exegesis and Theology	57
5.	Positive Theology	72
6.	Negative Theology	102
7.	Moral Theology, Law, and Justice	130
8.	Political Theology	150
	Conclusion	172
	Notes	173
	Select Bibliography	209
	Index	213

Editorial Reviews

"Her Portrait of Bernard's union of monastic spirituality and the complexities of twelfth-century Christian life distills years of study into an easily understood, readily available introduction to a figure whose relevance to the development of postmodern Christianity will certainly increase thereby."—Anglican Theological Review

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