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Mysticism in the French Tradition
In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries secular French scholars started re-engaging with religious ideas, particularly mystical ones. Mysticism in the French Tradition introduces key philosophical undercurrents and trajectories in French thought that underpin and arise from this engagement, as well as considering earlier French contributions to the development of mysticism. Filling a gap in the literature, the book offers critical reflections on French scholarship in terms of its engagement with its mystical and apophatic dimensions. A multiplicity of factors converge to shape these encounters with mystical theology: feminist, devotional and philosophical treatments as well as literary, historical, and artistic approaches. The essays draw these into conversation. Bringing together an international and interdisciplinary range of contributions from both new and established scholars, this book provides access to the melting pot out of which the mystical tradition in France erupted in the twenty-first century, and from which it continues to challenge theology today.
The Meditations with a Monastic Commentary
The Meditations, written over a period from 1125 to 1137, are a personal account of William of Saint-Thierry’s ascent into Trinitarian intimacy. Writing to the monks of Mont Dieu sometime around 1144, he proposed the Meditations as helpful in forming minds in prayer. These Meditations, with their accompanying commentary, are now presented as helpful in forming an intimate relationship with the triune God.
Introducing Medieval Biblical Interpretation
This introductory guide, written by a leading expert in medieval theology and church history, offers a thorough overview of medieval biblical interpretation. After an opening chapter sketching the necessary background in patristic exegesis (especially the hermeneutical teaching of Augustine), the book progresses through the Middle Ages from the eighth to the fifteenth centuries, examining all the major movements, developments, and historical figures of the period. Rich in primary text engagement and comprehensive in scope, it is the only current, compact introduction to the whole range of medieval exegesis.
Wounds in the Middle Ages
Wounds were a potent signifier reaching across all aspects of life in Europe in the middle ages, and their representation, perception and treatment is the focus of this volume. Following a survey of the history of medical wound treatment in the middle ages, paired chapters explore key themes situating wounds within the context of religious belief, writing on medicine, status and identity, and surgical practice. The final chapter reviews the history of medieval wounding through the modern imagination. Adopting an innovative approach to the subject, this book will appeal to all those interested in how past societies regarded health, disease and healing and will improve knowledge of not only the practice of medicine in the past, but also of the ethical, religious and cultural dimensions structuring that practice.
Etre heureux au Moyen Age
L'homme a toujours ressenti le besoin de prendre la route. Parmi les buts qui definissaient le terme de son voyage, la quete de bonheur occupait une place de premiere importance. Le roman arthurien, plus que tout autre, pousse ses protagonistes a se mettre en route. Le bonheur qu'il leur propose a des noms multiples: le paradis, les merveilles du Saint Graal, l'amour, l'amitie, la liberte, l'hospitalite enfin qui veut dire la joie d'etre ensemble. Vecu dans un chronotope concret, ce bonheur est une categorie dynamique et pleine d'esperance. Ouvrant les heros a l'infini, il les ouvre en meme temps a l'autre. Associe a la notion d'epreuve, on le paie parfois de la vie. L'univers arthurien avec enthousiasme accepte ce defi. Le livre envisage la question de bonheur dans deux cycles, d'inspiration differente, qui ont marque la premiere moitie du XIIIe siecle: le Lancelot-Graal et le Tristan en prose. L'etude, focalisee sur les sources et sur la structure spatio-temporelle du bonheur, est precedee d'un chapitre portant sur la theologie cistercienne de la beatitude et illustrant comment s'effectue le passage de la doctrine au romanesque.
Routledge Revivals: Medieval France (1995)
First published in 1995, Medieval France: An Encyclopedia is the first single-volume reference work on the history and culture of medieval France. It covers the political, intellectual, literary, and musical history of the country from the early fifth to the late fifteenth century. The shorter entries offer succinct summaries of the lives of individuals, events, works, cities, monuments, and other important subjects, followed by essential bibliographies. Longer essay-length articles provide interpretive comments about significant institutions and important periods or events. The Encyclopedia is thoroughly cross-referenced and includes a generous selection of illustrations, maps, charts, and genealogies. It is especially strong in its coverage of economic issues, women, music, religion and literature. This comprehensive work of over 2,400 entries will be of key interest to students and scholars, as well as general readers.
