The Doctrine of the Hert - A Critical Edition with Introduction and Commentary (Paperback)

This volume makes readily available for the first time a critical edition of The Doctrine of the Hert, the fifteenth-century English translation of De doctrina cordis, a thirteenth-century Latin devotional treatise addressed to nuns. A religious bestseller, the Doctrina circulated throughout Europe between the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries and was translated into six different languages. The Doctrina progressively pairs the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit with seven key actions of the heart, leading readers toward contemplative unity with God. Despite its medieval popularity, the Doctrina has largely escaped the attention of scholars until recently. Exeter's edition offers a full textual commentary, while its introduction not only examines current thinking upon the Doctrina's authorship and envisaged primary audience, but also takes advantage of recent scholarly breakthroughs in the understanding of late medieval female spirituality.

General

Imprint:	University Of Exeter Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Exeter Medieval Texts and Studies
Release date:	May 2010
First published:	July 2010
Editors:	Christiania Whitehead • Denis Renevey • Anne Mouron (Research Associate)
Dimensions:	228 x 153 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	320
ISBN-13:	978-0-85989-778-5
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > Classical, early & medieval Books > Humanities > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian religious experience > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian life & practice > General Books > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian life & practice > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian religious experience > General Books > Christianity > Christian Religious Experience Books > Christianity > Christian life & practice Promotions
LSN:	0-85989-778-8
Barcode:	9780859897785

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