Writings on Body and Soul

by Aelred of Rievaulx

Aelred (1110-1167), abbot of Rievaulx Abbey in Yorkshire, has always been a controversial figure. He was beloved by his monks and widely admired, but also sharply criticized for his frankness about his own sinfulness and what some considered his favoritism and excessive leniency.

Writings on Body and Soul includes a selection of the prolific abbot's theological, historical, and devotional works. Each contains autobiographical elements,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674261186
• ISBN13: 9780674261181
• Release Date: November 2021
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.2" x 8.1"