The Mirror of Simple Souls by Margaret Porette (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Mirror of Simple Souls by Margaret Porette, Edmund Colledge, J.C. Marler, Judith Grant, Kent Emery. Jr. This edition of ""The Mirror of the Simple Souls"" is a translation of the French original. It relies primarily on the French, yet also takes other medieval translations into account. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This translation from the French original includes an introductory interpretive essay by Edmund Colledge, O.S.A., Judith Grant, and J. C. Marler, and a foreword by Kent Emery, Jr. The translators of this Modern English version rely primarily on the original French manuscript, yet also take medieval translations into account. As a result, this edition offers a reading of The Mirror of Simple Souls that solves a number of difficulties found in the French. The valuable introduction by the translators narrates the archival history of the book, for which Margaret Porette was burned alive in Paris in 1310. Author Biography Margaret Porette (circa 1248/1250–1310) was a French-speaking mystic and the author of The Mirror of Simple Souls, a work of spirituality dealing with Divine Love. She was burned at the stake for heresy in Paris in 1310 after refusing to recant her views.Edmund Colledge, O.S.A. (1910–1999), was a priest of the Augustinian Friars in England and professor emeritus, the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies in Toronto.J. C. Marler is associate professor in the department of philosophy and the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies and assistant Vatican film librarian at Saint Louis University. Judith Grant is a senior research fellow at the University of Auckland and the author of La Passiun de seint Edmund.Kent Emery, Jr. is Professor Emeritus in the Program of Liberal Studies at the University of Notre Dame. Review "This translation succeeds in making this significant text accessible to the modern reader." —Medium Aevum"This translation of The Mirror of Simple Souls . . . has much to recommend it: clarity, rigorousness, and constant care to stay close to the French text." —The Medieval Review"The translation is the most readable to date, and is made more valuable by its textual notes." —Anglican Theological Review"Marguerites Mirror, the only book we have by a medieval woman condemned for heresy, remains as fascinating and controversial as ever. Anyone with more than a passing interest in Christian spirituality will want to survey its giddy heights, and for the scholar of mysticism this . . . translation provides an invaluable guide." —Canonical Counsel"[A] welcome new translation of the mysterious French mystic Margaret (Marguerite) Porettes (Porete) Mirror of Simple Souls." —Mediaevistik Review Quote "This translation succeeds in making this significant text accessible to the modern reader." -- Medium Aevum Details ISBN0268014353 Author Kent Emery. Jr. Short Title MIRROR OF SIMPLE SOULS Publisher University of Notre Dame Press Series Notre Dame Texts in Medieval Culture Language English ISBN-10 0268014353 ISBN-13 9780268014353 Media Book Format Paperback Series Number 6 Year 1999 Imprint University of Notre Dame Press Subtitle The Mirror of Simple Souls Place of Publication Notre Dame IN Country of Publication United States Translated from French Translator .. Affiliation Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Saint Louis University, USA Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780268014353 UK Release Date 1999-05-15 AU Release Date 1999-05-15 NZ Release Date 1999-05-15 US Release Date 1999-05-15 Publication Date 1999-05-15 Alternative 9780268014315 DEWEY 848.109 Audience Undergraduate Pages 298 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:101992870;

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