In addition to tracing the political, cultural and religious history of medieval Germany, this volume examines the thought of outstanding German men and women, and includes an extensive account of the
This book reflects upon the interaction of Christianity and culture. The author describes these competing ideas of Christianity without supporting any one side. Rather, the author provides the cultura
As founding abbot of Clairvaux, Bernards giftedness and good judgment made him an often sought resource by both church and secular powers, and in that capacity, he proved to be sometimes a delight and
William of Saint-Thierry (ca. 1080–1148) became abbot of the Benedictine abbey of Saint-Thierry in about 1119, holding that office for about sixteen years and writing a large number of works, some for
