This splendid example of medieval scriptural interpretation shows
us how the "spiritual sense" of scripture enriched the minds of the
faithful and warmed their hearts. The literal and historical sense
of the passage in Proverbs 31, which is known as the Valiant Woman,
is a eulogy for a faithful Jewish wife and mother, who stands out
above others for her strength. The spiritual sense, using analogy,
meticulous divisions, and proof texts from scripture, finds in this
acrostic poem, a catalyst for exploring the deepest mysteries of
redemption, the mystical union of the risen Christ, the Husband,
with his faithful Church his Bride, seen as the Valiant Woman. By
extension, it is also the faithful soul, imitating the Church,
experiencing the adventure of seeking the beloved and eternal
happiness. St. Albert the Great puts his imagination to service in
the understanding of every Christian's spiritual quest. Every
verse, every chapter, opens a new vision of the Valiant Woman. Why
the Church should be understood as a woman(ch. 1); how her Husband
trusts in her(2); how they repay each other (3); symbols of wool
and flax, and the work of her hands (4); she is a ship (5); nights
and banquets (6); olives, fields, and vineyards (7); her arm and
her strength (8); taste and sight, her lamp (9); wrestling with
vices, her fingers (10); stretching out to the poor (11); her house
in snow, her servants doubly clothed (12); her tapestry of the
passion (13); Christ and the gates of Jerusalem (14); linen
garments (15); her strength, fortitude and laughter (16); her
"mouth" and "tongue" (17); her house (18); blessed like the sons of
Jacob (19); her "riches" (20); how praised (21); fruits of the
spirit, in the gates (22). Sometimes amusing, always amazing, and
profound in its spiritual wisdom, "The Valiant Woman" is a fruitful
experience for the reader and a welcome addition to the
translations of medieval scriptural commentaries.
General
Imprint: |
New Priory Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2013 |
First published: |
April 2013 |
Translators: |
Benedict M. Ashley
• Dominic M. Holtz
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Authors: |
Albert the Great
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
388 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-62311-010-9 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-62311-010-6 |
Barcode: |
9781623110109 |
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