Medieval Cistercian History

Initiation into the Monastic Tradition 9

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Denominations, Monasticism, Catholic, Catholicism, Inspiration & Meditation, Spirituality
Cover of the book Medieval Cistercian History by Thomas Merton OCSO, William R. Grimes, Liturgical Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Thomas Merton OCSO, William R. Grimes ISBN: 9780879074821
Publisher: Liturgical Press Publication: March 28, 2019
Imprint: Cistercian Publications Language: English
Author: Thomas Merton OCSO, William R. Grimes
ISBN: 9780879074821
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Publication: March 28, 2019
Imprint: Cistercian Publications
Language: English

Thomas Merton’s deep roots in his own Cistercian tradition are on display in the two sets of conferences on the early days of the Order included in the present volume. The first surveys the relevant monastic background that led up to the foundation of the Abbey of Cîteaux in 1098 and goes on to consider the contributions of each of the first three abbots of the “New Monastery” that would become the epicenter of the most dynamic religious movement of the early twelfth century. The second set investigates the arc of medieval Cistercian history in the two centuries following the death of Saint Bernard, in which the Order moves from being ahead of its time, in its formative stages, to being representative of its time in its most powerful and influential phase, to becoming regressive with the rise of new religious currents that begin to flow in the thirteenth century. Merton stresses the need to respect the complexity of the actual lived reality of Cistercian life during this period, to “beware of easy generalizations” and instead consider the full range of factual data. The result is a richly nuanced picture of the development of early Cistercian life and thought that serves as a fitting concluding volume to the series of Merton’s novitiate conferences providing a thorough “Initiation into the Monastic Tradition.”

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Thomas Merton’s deep roots in his own Cistercian tradition are on display in the two sets of conferences on the early days of the Order included in the present volume. The first surveys the relevant monastic background that led up to the foundation of the Abbey of Cîteaux in 1098 and goes on to consider the contributions of each of the first three abbots of the “New Monastery” that would become the epicenter of the most dynamic religious movement of the early twelfth century. The second set investigates the arc of medieval Cistercian history in the two centuries following the death of Saint Bernard, in which the Order moves from being ahead of its time, in its formative stages, to being representative of its time in its most powerful and influential phase, to becoming regressive with the rise of new religious currents that begin to flow in the thirteenth century. Merton stresses the need to respect the complexity of the actual lived reality of Cistercian life during this period, to “beware of easy generalizations” and instead consider the full range of factual data. The result is a richly nuanced picture of the development of early Cistercian life and thought that serves as a fitting concluding volume to the series of Merton’s novitiate conferences providing a thorough “Initiation into the Monastic Tradition.”

More books from Liturgical Press

Cover of the book In the School of Contemplation by Thomas Merton OCSO, William R. Grimes
Cover of the book Martin Sheen by Thomas Merton OCSO, William R. Grimes
Cover of the book At the Heart of the Liturgy by Thomas Merton OCSO, William R. Grimes
Cover of the book The Spirit in Worship-Worship in the Spirit by Thomas Merton OCSO, William R. Grimes
Cover of the book The Eucharist in the New Testament and the Early Church by Thomas Merton OCSO, William R. Grimes
Cover of the book New Directions in the Funeral and Wedding Homily by Thomas Merton OCSO, William R. Grimes
Cover of the book Little Rock Catholic Study Bible by Thomas Merton OCSO, William R. Grimes
Cover of the book Reading Matthew with Monks by Thomas Merton OCSO, William R. Grimes
Cover of the book Good Intentions by Thomas Merton OCSO, William R. Grimes
Cover of the book Care for the Church and Its Liturgy by Thomas Merton OCSO, William R. Grimes
Cover of the book Bernard of Clairvaux by Thomas Merton OCSO, William R. Grimes
Cover of the book Catholic Economics by Thomas Merton OCSO, William R. Grimes
Cover of the book Paul Farmer by Thomas Merton OCSO, William R. Grimes
Cover of the book Hold Nothing Back by Thomas Merton OCSO, William R. Grimes
Cover of the book The Wounded Angel by Thomas Merton OCSO, William R. Grimes
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy