The Marvelous History Of St. Bernard (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163149645)

The Marvelous History of St. Bernard is a book written by Henri Gheon that tells the story of the life of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, a French abbot and theologian who lived during the 12th century. The book is a historical account of St. Bernard's life, including his childhood, his entry into the Cistercian order, and his eventual rise to prominence as a spiritual leader and advisor to popes and kings.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of St. Bernard's life and teachings. The first chapter introduces St. Bernard and provides a brief overview of his early life and family background. The subsequent chapters explore his spiritual journey, his role in the founding of the Cistercian order, and his efforts to reform the church.Throughout the book, Gheon offers insights into St. Bernard's personality, his beliefs, and his impact on the church and society. He also provides historical context for the events and movements that shaped St. Bernard's life and teachings.Overall, The Marvelous History of St. Bernard is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important figures in medieval Christianity. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the church, the Cistercian order, or the life and teachings of St. Bernard.This Play Adopted By Gheon From A 15th Century Manuscript.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henri Gheon
ISBN-10: 1163149640
ISBN-13: 9781163149645
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.20d