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This classic translation of the correspondence of Bernard is reprinted with a new introduction which takes into account the wealth of scholarship which has appeared in the last forty years. Professor Kienzle discusses the translation of medieval and monastic letter-writing and provides a new chronology and select bibliography. First published in 1953, James' translation set the standard for readability, accuracy, and verve; 'it is difficult to see how his translation can be improved' 'David N. Bell
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The letters of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Bruno Scott James, Beverly Mayne Kienzle, z. Clairvaux Bernard
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- Released
- 1998
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- Title
- The letters of St. Bernard of Clairvaux
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Cistercian Publications
- Released
- 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 0879071621
- ISBN13
- 9780879071622
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Religious Topics, Religion, Christian Themes, Christianity, Theology
- Rating
- 5 out of 5
- Description
- This classic translation of the correspondence of Bernard is reprinted with a new introduction which takes into account the wealth of scholarship which has appeared in the last forty years. Professor Kienzle discusses the translation of medieval and monastic letter-writing and provides a new chronology and select bibliography. First published in 1953, James' translation set the standard for readability, accuracy, and verve; 'it is difficult to see how his translation can be improved' 'David N. Bell