Bernard of Clairvaux: Selected Works (The Classics of Western Spirituality) (edition 1987)

by Bernard of Clairvaux (Author), G. R. Evans (Translator), Ewert Cousins (Preface), Jean Leclercq (Introduction), G. R. Evans (Foreword)

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Here are writings of the great medieval spiritual teacher (1090-1153) who was preacher of the Crusades and founder of the Cistercians, with an introduction on the forming of Bernard's spirituality, its character and influence.

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Title:	Bernard of Clairvaux: Selected Works (The Classics of Western Spirituality)
Authors:	Bernard of Clairvaux (Author)
Other authors:	G. R. Evans (Translator), Ewert Cousins (Preface), Jean Leclercq (Introduction), G. R. Evans (Foreword)
Info:	Paulist Press (1987), 296 pages
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Introduction augments other background material on saint's life and writings. Excerpts from major works.

catholichermit | Feb 1, 2009 |

I have yet to read anything from this series that has been unhelpful or vague. This one especially has given me some great insights into an inspirational leader and preacher of the Cistercian (Trappist) monastic tradtion. (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Bernard of Clairvaux	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Evans, G. R.	Translator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Cousins, Ewert H.	Preface	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Leclercq, Jean	Introduction	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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Biblioteca storica [Il Giornale] (33)

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Bernard de Clairvaux

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Here are writings of the great medieval spiritual teacher (1090-1153) who was preacher of the Crusades and founder of the Cistercians, with an introduction on the forming of Bernard's spirituality, its character and influence.

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