Bird of many plumes : conceptions and applications of authority in the thought of William of Saint-Thierry / by Delphine Conzelmann.

Author/creator Conzelmann, Delphine N. author.
Format Book
PublicationLeiden ; Boston : Brill, [2025]
Copyright Date©2025
Descriptionxii, 379 pages ; 25 cm.
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SeriesStudien und Texte zur Geistesgeschichte des Mittelalters, 0169-8028 ;
Studien und Texte zur Geistesgeschichte des Mittelalters ; Bd. 139. ^A1245257
Contents Introduction -- Part 1 William's Engagement with School Theology -- The Use of Authority in William's Lectio Divina of Romans -- Authority as a Tool and Topic in William's Conflicts -- Part 2 Mapping William's Exegetical Process: Receptivity and Originality in His Reading of the Song of Songs -- Bernard, William's Guide through the Song -- William's Florilegia of Ambrose and Gregory -- William's Own Expositio and Its Original Contributions -- Part 3 William's Vision for Life in the Monastic Community -- The Golden Epistle in the Context of Reform -- William's Monastic Ideal -- Through the Lens of Prayer. Concluding Thoughts
Abstract "Delphine Conzelmann unpacks the rich interplay of authority, tradition, and innovation in the works of William of Saint-Thierry, Benedictine abbott and Cistercian monk, whose contributions to Christian history were long overshadowed by those of his contemporaries. The volume seeks to reconcile seemingly contradictory aspects of this distinctive 12th-century biography, revealing what intention unites his stark criticism of new dialectic methods, his enthusiastic embrace of monastic reform, and his quest for reclusion. Discover the spiritual depth and doctrinal genius of William of Saint-Thierry in this comprehensive study"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 353-375) and index.
LCCN 2025014042
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