A Saint in the Sun: Praising Saint Bernard in the France of Louis XIV Volume 271

by David N. Bell

This volume contains translations or summaries of the most important panegyrics in praise of Saint Bernard that were preached during the reign of Louis XIV. Some of the preachers were and are regarded as the greatest orators ever to grace the French pulpit. All the translations are extensively annotated, and there are three introductory chapters providing a necessary background for appreciating the sermons. Sixteen preachers are represented, and,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0879072717
• ISBN13: 9780879072711
• Release Date: April 2017
• Publisher: Liturgical Press
• Length: 602 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"