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Richard of St. Victor: The Book of the Patriarchs, The Mystical Ark, Book Three of the Trinity (Classics of Western Spirituality,New
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The Classics of Western Spirituality Series promises to be one of the most important and valuable tools for the teaching of western spiritual traditions in coming years.' Bernard McGinn Professor of Historical Theology and History of Christianity, The University of Chicago Divinity School, Chicago, Illinois Richard of St. Victor: The Book of the Patriarchs, The Mystical Ark, Book Three of the Trinity translation and introduction by Grover A. Zinn, preface by Jean Chatillon 'Contemplation is free and clear vision of the mind fixed upon the manifestation of wisdom in suspended wonder....' Richard of St. Victor (?1173) One of the great mystics of the Christian Tradition, Richard is the link between the early tradition of PseudoDionysius and the great mystical awakening in Medieval Europe. For his genius in bringing together both the Latin and Greek Traditions all contemplatives owe him a great debt. Born in twelfth century Scotland, he joined the Abbey of St. Victor in Paris where he became Superior and Prior. The Twelve Patriarchs (or Benjamin Minor) is his preparation of the soul for contemplation. The framework is a scriptural allegory based on the story of Jacob. Richard uses the meaning of the names and the elements of the story to illustrate a unified view of the person and the relationship between contemplation and action. His Mystical Ark ( or Benjamin Major) completes this study. In his Book Three of the Trinity we see Richard's doctrinal basis for the spiritual conclusions of his earlier work. Richard can teach us about the discipline and the dangers of the mystical quest. He can enlighten us concerning the relevance of symbols and symbolic structures as modes of communication. Jean Chatillon, of the University of Paris, who wrote the preface, is the world's Victorine scholar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of Richard of St. Victor's writings in 'The Book of the Patriarchs'? A: The main focus of Richard of St. Victor's writings in 'The Book of the Patriarchs' is the preparation of the soul for contemplation, using a scriptural allegory based on the story of Jacob.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Book of the Patriarchs'? A: The author of 'The Book of the Patriarchs' is Richard of St. Victor, a prominent 12th-century mystic known for his contributions to Christian spirituality.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: 'The Book of the Patriarchs' contains 448 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of mystical theology.
- Q: What themes are explored in Richard of St. Victor's work? A: Richard of St. Victor's work explores themes such as the relationship between contemplation and action, the discipline of the mystical quest, and the relevance of symbols in spiritual understanding.
- Q: Is there a preface in this edition of the book? A: Yes, this edition includes a preface by Jean Chatillon, a noted scholar on Victorine theology.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Book of the Patriarchs'? A: 'The Book of the Patriarchs' was published on January 1, 1979.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding, making it a flexible option for readers.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Book of the Patriarchs' falls under the category of Mysticism, focusing on spiritual traditions.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the doctrinal basis for spiritual conclusions, the dangers of the mystical quest, and how symbols serve as modes of communication in spirituality.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in mysticism? A: While the book is rich in theological insights, it may be more suitable for readers with some prior knowledge of Christian mysticism due to its complex themes.