Elisabeth of Schönau

Elisabeth of Schönau Synopsis

In this Classic of Western Spirituality™ readers will find the first English translation of the complete works of Elisabeth of Schönau, a twelfth-century Benedictine nun who claimed to have a series of extraordinary visionary experiences. In the complete works of Elisabeth are: - three visionary diaries: First, Second and Third Book of Visions; - a book of sermons, The Book of the Ways of God; - Revelations about the Sacred Company of the Virgins of Cologne; - The Resurrection of the Blessed Virgin; - a collection of Elisabeth's letters; - and a text describing Elisabeth's last days by her brother and secretary, Eckbert. Elisabeth's prophetic message brought consolation to the people of her day and a call for firmness of faith and the moral life. Today's readers will gain insight into how the communal, liturgical culture of a Benedictine monastery could shape the interior life and prophetic identity of a woman committed to its ideals. The audience for this book will be broad: - historians, theologians and students of - mysticism and spirituality - women's religious life - monastic life - medieval culture - hagiography †