Miracles of the Virgin. Tract on Abuses

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By Nigel of Canterbury

Series: Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library

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Miracles of the Virgin. Tract on Abuses by Nigel of Canterbury is a historical text exploring religious devotion in the medieval period. It comprises tales of miracles attributed to the Virgin Mary, showcasing her perceived divine intervention in believers' lives. The book also critically examines contemporary societal and ecclesiastical abuses, reflecting on moral and spiritual themes relevant to its time.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in the medieval era and the interplay between religion and society. It offers fascinating insights into ecclesiastical narratives and critiques of contemporary practices. It's particularly engaging for those who enjoy exploring historical texts that focus on faith and scholarly discourse from the Middle Ages.

Miracles of the Virgin. Tract on Abuses

Nigel of Canterbury’s Miracles of the Virgin, the oldest Latin poem about miracles performed by Mary, features lively tales illustrating her boundless mercy. Tract on Abuses rails against ecclesiastical corruption. Alongside authoritative editions of the Latin texts, this volume offers the first translations of both works into English.

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The first English translation of the earliest Latin poems about miracles performed by the Virgin Mary, composed in twelfth-century Canterbury by a Benedictine monk who inspired Chaucer.

Nigel (ca. 1135–1198), a Benedictine monk at Christ Church in Canterbury, is best known for The Mirror of Fools—a popular satire whose hero, Burnellus the Ass, is referenced in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. Nigel's oeuvre also includes other important poems and hagiography.

Miracles of the Virgin is the oldest Latin poem about miracles performed by Mary. This collection features seventeen lively tales in which the Virgin rescues a disappointed administrator from a pact with the devil, has a Roman emperor killed by a long-dead martyr, saves a Jewish boy from being burned alive, and shields an abbess from the shame of pregnancy. Each story illustrates the boundlessness of Mary's mercy.

In the Tract on Abuses, a letter that resembles a religious pamphlet, Nigel rails against ecclesiastical corruption and worldly entanglements.

Alongside authoritative editions of the Latin texts, this volume offers the first translations of both works into English.

Series: Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library

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The collection, which presents Marian miracles, is praised for its blend of devotion, imagination, and wonder, successfully making these medieval works accessible to modern readers. Ziolkowski receives commendation for his meticulous efforts in revitalising these narratives for contemporary audiences, appealing particularly to monastic readers.

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ISBN: 9780674660267

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Harvard University Press

Contributors:

Edited and translated by Jan M. Ziolkowski
Edited and translated by Ronald E. Pepin

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 658g

Pages: 592

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European History History & Military Nigel of Canterbury Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality Series: Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library

About the Author

Jan M. Ziolkowski is Arthur Kingsley Porter Professor of Medieval Latin in the Department of the Classics at Harvard University. Ronald E. Pepin earned his PhD in Classics at Fordham University. He is Professor Emeritus of Humanities at Capital Community College, Hartford, CT.