Bernard of Clairvaux

In this book the renowned medievalist G.R. Evans provides a concise introduction to St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153), a figure of towering importance on the twelfth-century monastic and theological scene. After a brief overview of Bernard''s life, Evans focuses on a few major themes in his work, including his theology of spirituality and his theology of the political life of the Church. The on...