Bernard of Clairvaux: Homilies in Praise of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Engineering Literature Guides) [Paperback]

Marie-Bernard Saïd (Translator), Chrysogonus Waddell (Introduction)

Book Description

Series: Engineering Literature Guides | Publication Date: January 1, 1979

To sing the praises of Mary, Bernard studies and contemplates her there where God has so perfectly revealed her, in the Scriptures, taking as his text the passage from Luke, "An Angel was sent to a virgin named Mary." In the company of the Church Fathers and with the help of the liturgy, he uses Holy Writ to provide both the content of what he says and the form in which he says it. Theologically the sermons are thoroughly traditional; in the beauty of their expression they are unparalleled.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Latin

Product Details

• Paperback: 92 pages
• Publisher: Cistercian Publications c/o Liturgical Press (January 1, 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879071486
• ISBN-13: 978-0879071486
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #556,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best of Bernard's homilies, March 5, 2005

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C. Murray "precious in His eyes" (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews
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Anyone who's ever wanted examples of typology in the Old Testament that points to Mary in the New Testament can find it here. These four homilies focus on the Incarnation and Birth of Our Lord. This is great to foster devotion to our Blessed Mother.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy To Read, August 15, 2009

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I was afraid this would be a boring read but I find I want to read more of his sermons. Very well written and to understand and most of all very interesting!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Satisfied, March 9, 2010

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I was delighted to receive my book within a few days of ordering. The book looks new on the cover and overall in great shape, however, the previous owner made several notes and markings on several pages and that really bothered me. Its condition should not have marked "New".