The Exempla or Illustrative Stories from the Sermones Vulgares of Jacques De Vitry

by Jacques De Vitry

Book Overview

The Exempla or Illustrative Stories from the Sermones Vulgares of Jacques De Vitry is a book written by Jacques de Vitry, a famous French bishop and chronicler of the 13th century. The book is a collection of stories, or exempla, that were used by medieval preachers to illustrate moral and religious teachings to their congregations.The stories in the book cover a wide range of topics, including the virtues of charity, humility, and patience, as well...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162731567
• ISBN13: 9781162731568
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 418 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"