Main entry:

Leclercq, Jean, 1911-1993, author.

Title & Author:

The love of learning and the desire for God : a study of monastic culture / Jean Leclercq, O.S.B. ; translated by Catharine Misrahi.

Edition:

Third edition.

Publication:

New York : Fordham University Press, 1982.

Description:

viii, 282 pages ; 23 cm

Notes:
Translation of: L'amour des lettres et le désir de Dieu.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. I. The formation of monastic culture. The conversion of St. Benedict ; St. Gregory, doctor of desire ; Cult and culture -- pt. II. The sources of monastic culture. Devotion to Heaven ; Sacred learning ; The ancient traditional spirituality ; Liberal studies -- pt. III. The fruits of monastic culture. Literary genres ; Monastic theology ; The poem of the Liturgy -- Epilogue : Literature and the mystical life.
Also issued online.
In English; translation from French.

Resources:
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ISBN:

0823204073 (pbk.)
9780823204076 (pbk.)

Subject:

Christian Brothers History Middle Ages, 600-1500.
Monasticism and religious orders History Middle Ages, 600-1500.
Learning and scholarship History Medieval, 500-1500.
Christian literature, Early History and criticism.
Theology History Middle Ages, 600-1500.
Monachisme et ordres religieux Histoire 600-1500 (Moyen Âge)
Savoir et érudition Histoire 500-1500 (Moyen Âge)
Littérature chrétienne primitive Histoire et critique.
Théologie Histoire 600-1500 (Moyen Âge)
Christian literature, Early
Learning and scholarship Medieval
Monasticism and religious orders Middle Ages
Theology Middle Ages
Monnikenwezen.
Christelijke literatuur.
Theologie.
Theology, Doctrinal History Middle Ages, 600-1500
Theology Early works to 1800

Form/genre:

Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History

Added entries:

Misrahi, Catherine, translator.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 8430
Call No.: ID:85-B5375
Status: Available