Introduction to Saint Bernard's Doctrine in the Sermons on the Song of Songs

The article presents an introduction of the religious doctrines of Saint Bernard in his great literary works in the sacred preaching "Sermons on the Song of Songs." It examines the Christological synthesis of Bernard's doctrine which leaves characteristic signs of his own spirituality...

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Main Author: Leclercq, Jean 1911-1993 (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2008
In: Cistercian studies quarterly
Year: 2008, Volume: 43, Issue: 3, Pages: 309-325
Further subjects:B SERMON (Literary form)
B Spiritual Life
B Christian Literature
B Religious doctrines
B Christian Ethics
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary:The article presents an introduction of the religious doctrines of Saint Bernard in his great literary works in the sacred preaching "Sermons on the Song of Songs." It examines the Christological synthesis of Bernard's doctrine which leaves characteristic signs of his own spirituality in the text. It states that the beginning of the first sermon of Bernard's written preaching serves as an introduction to all who will follow the persons who are advanced in the ways of the spiritual life.
ISSN:1062-6549
Contains:Enthalten in: Cistercian studies quarterly