The Cistercian Fathers

Or Lives And Legends Of Certain Saints And Blessed Of The Order Of Citeaux (1872)

304 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Cistercian Fathers: Or Lives And Legends Of Certain Saints And Blessed Of The Order Of Citeaux is a book written by Henry Collins in 1872. The book provides a detailed account of the lives and legends of various saints and blessed individuals belonging to the Cistercian order. The Cistercians were a religious order of monks and nuns who followed the Rule of Saint Benedict and were known for their strict adherence to the principles of poverty, chastity, and obedience. The book includes stories of the lives of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, Saint Robert of Molesme, Saint Alberic, and other notable figures of the Cistercian order. The author has compiled these stories from various sources, including hagiographies, biographies, and other historical documents. The book also provides insights into the spiritual practices and beliefs of the Cistercians, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of religious history. Overall, The Cistercian Fathers is an informative and engaging read that sheds light on the lives and legacies of some of the most revered figures in the history of the Cistercian order.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Religion und Spirituelles
• ISBN: 9781437308808
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 26.11.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC