The Selected Works of Isaac of Stella

Name: The Selected Works of Isaac of Stella
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A Cistercian Voice from the Twelfth Century

By Daniel Deme

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The Selected Works of Isaac of Stella offers a crucial compilation of sermons and theological treatises by Isaac of Stella, a notable twelfth-century Cistercian abbot. Known for his profound spiritual and intellectual insight, Isaac contributed significantly to the Cistercian Renaissance alongside figures like Bernard of Clairvaux. This volume includes twenty-five sermons, ten newly translated into English, accompanied by scholarly studies that explore Isaac's writings from historical, literary, and theological viewpoints, providing a comprehensive understanding of medieval intellectual heritage.
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This collection is ideal for scholars and students of medieval theology and philosophy, as well as readers fascinated by spirituality and the intellectual currents of the Middle Ages. It serves those seeking a deeper grasp of the Cistercian tradition and the broader religious culture of the twelfth century.

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This book presents an invaluable selection of sermons and theological treatises of the twelfth-century author, Isaac of Stella. The English-born abbot of the French Cistercian monastery of Stella on the Isle of Ré is one of the most inspiring, yet equally elusive, representatives of the great twelfth-century Cistercian Renaissance more widely associated with the person of Bernard of Clairvaux.

The astonishing spiritual and intellectual depth of Isaac's surviving writings makes him a valuable read for anyone aiming to receive a complete picture of the intellectual heritage of the Middle Ages. Of the twenty-five sermons by Isaac presented in this volume, ten are made available here in an English translation for the first time. These are accompanied by two new studies examining Isaac of Stella's work from a historical, literary, as well as theological perspective.

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Praised by experts like John Marenbon of Trinity College, Cambridge, this book grants wide access to fascinating twelfth-century theological ideas, brought to life by Daniel Deme's careful scholarship. Jeremy Sheehy from St Stephen's House, Oxford, highlights Isaac of Stella's importance as a Cistercian father whose work enriches current interests in medieval theology, philosophy, and spirituality. Their endorsements recommend this volume as an essential resource for both academics and those intrigued by religious history.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780754653660

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 May 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

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Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 453g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Daniel Deme is Lecturer in Systematic and Historical Theology at Roehampton University, UK