Blessed Mary and the Monks of England: Benedictines and Cistercians, 1000–1215
By Matthew J. Mills
The Catholic University of America Press
ISBN: 978-0-8132-3813-5
Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, has long stood at the centre of Christian theology and devotion. This book explores how English monks expressed their reverence for her—and how they held her up as a model for Christian life.
Excerpt:
Consequently, they yearned to know Mary, to meet her in prayer, to understand the mystery of her election and her divine maternity more deeply, and to emulate her more perfectly. A central contention of this book is that through their theological and spiritual works, Benedictines and Cistercians contributed significantly to the manifestation of and response to these desires in the eleventh and twelfth centuries.
Who is this book for?
The Virgin Mary was a central figure in the Middle Ages, as medieval artworks and writings make clear. While this book focuses primarily on Mariology (the study of Mary), it will also appeal to readers with a broader interest in religious culture and monastic life in medieval England.
The Author
Matthew J. Mills is Vice-Principal of St Cuthbert’s Society, a Senior Member of Regent’s Park College, Oxford University, and an Honorary Fellow at Durham University. His focus is on theology and church history. Check out Matthew’s Substack to read more about his research.
Blessed Mary and the Monks of England: Benedictines and Cistercians, 1000–1215
By Matthew J. Mills
The Catholic University of America Press
ISBN: 978-0-8132-3813-5
Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, has long stood at the centre of Christian theology and devotion. This book explores how English monks expressed their reverence for her—and how they held her up as a model for Christian life.
Excerpt:
Consequently, they yearned to know Mary, to meet her in prayer, to understand the mystery of her election and her divine maternity more deeply, and to emulate her more perfectly. A central contention of this book is that through their theological and spiritual works, Benedictines and Cistercians contributed significantly to the manifestation of and response to these desires in the eleventh and twelfth centuries.
Who is this book for?
The Virgin Mary was a central figure in the Middle Ages, as medieval artworks and writings make clear. While this book focuses primarily on Mariology (the study of Mary), it will also appeal to readers with a broader interest in religious culture and monastic life in medieval England.
The Author
Matthew J. Mills is Vice-Principal of St Cuthbert’s Society, a Senior Member of Regent’s Park College, Oxford University, and an Honorary Fellow at Durham University. His focus is on theology and church history. Check out Matthew’s Substack to read more about his research.
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