Late Medieval Mysticism

by Ray C. Petry (editor), Bernard of Clairvaux, Francis of Assisi

Included in this collection of Medieval writings are Ray Petry's careful essays on the province and character of mysticism and the history of mysticism from Plato to Bernard of Clairvaux.

Long recognized for the quality of its translations, introductions, explanatory notes, and indexes, the Library of Christian Classics provides scholars and students with modern English translations of some of the most significant Christian theological texts in history. Through these works--each written prior to the end of the sixteenth century--contemporary readers are able to engage the ideas that have shaped Christian theology and the church through the centuries.

Genres: Mysticism, Theology, History, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Church History, Medieval

420 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1957

Reviews

[Giovanni Generoso · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great anthology of Christian mystics -- ft. Bernard of Clairvaux, The Victorines, St. Francis of Assisi, Bonaventure, Ramon Lull, Meister Eckhart, Richard Rolle, Henry Suso, Catherine of Sienna, Jan Van Ruysbroeck, Nicholas of Cusa, and Catherine of Genoa! It also contains helpful introductory material to each mystic which provides a brief biographical, bibliographical, and theological synopsis of each person's life and work.