Aelred of Rievaulx, Dennis Billy

Spiritual Friendship

The Classic Text with a Spiritual Commentary by Dennis Billy, C.Ss.R.

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Produktbeschreibung

The latest offering in the Classics with Commentary series invites readers to enter into one of the great works of the Christian tradition that sees friendship as a key to spiritual growth and true happiness. This surprisingly modern, twelfth-century classic has long been popular with monks. Now this new edition opens up the riches of this spiritual masterpiece to a wide audience of contemporary readers who see the spiritual life not as a solitary enterprise, but one intimately connected to relationships. Written in dialogue form, Aelred of Rievaulx offers wise counsel on many aspects of friendship. Dennis Billy, C.Ss.R., editor of the innovative Classics with Commentary series, has once again provided readers with an invaluable introduction and background. The popular translation by M. Eugenia Laker is complemented by Billy's helpful commentary and thoughtful reflection questions for each chapter.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Ave Maria Press
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 226mm x 154mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 222g
• ISBN-13: 9780870612428
• ISBN-10: 0870612425
• Artikelnr.: 23440712

Autorenporträt

Aelred of Rievaulx (1110-1167) was born in Hexham in Northumberland near the border with Scotland. In his adolescence, he pursued an education at the court of King David I of Scotland. In 1134, he gave up all of his luxuries to join the Cistercian monastery at Rievaulx where he was eventually elected abbot, a position he would hold until his death. As a writer, Aelred left behind a substantial body of work noted for its quality and breadth of insight. His most well-known work is Spiritual Friendship, which is widely considered a classic of Christian spirituality.