The vita christi of ludolph of saxony, fourteenthcentury carthusian, is the most comprehensive series of meditations on the life of christ from the late middle ages. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The life of jesus christ, part one, volume 1 by ludolph of. Ludolph of saxony was a 14thcentury germany catholic monk known primarily for his book vita christi or life of christ. A devotional account of christs life, this substantial french manuscript is comprised of four volumes containing 140 illuminated illustrations.
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This is not a simple biography as we understand such today, but at once a history, a commentary borrowed from the fathers, a series of dogmatic and moral dissertations, of spiritual instructions, meditations, and prayers, in relation to the life of christ, from the eternal birth in the bosom of the. Ludolph of saxony encyclopedic dictionary of bible and. Liturgical press for cistercian publications, 2016. From the catholic encyclopedia ludolph the carthusian. Medieval manuscript of ludolf of saxonys life of christ. Nov 25, 2019 discover book depositorys huge selection of ludolph of saxony books online. The vita christi of ludolph of saxony analecta cartusiana. The vita christi of the fourteenth century carthusian, ludolph of saxony, is the most comprehensive series of meditations on the life of christ of the late middle ages ludolph assembles a wealth of commentary from the fathers of the church and the great medieval spiritual writers and weaves them into a seamless exposition on the gos. Ludolph assembles a wealth of commentary from the fathers of the church and the great medieval spiritual writers and weaves them into a seamless exposition of the. Ludolph of saxonys book the life of jesus christ, vita christi, exists with many preserved manuscripts, plus obviously was printed many times, from 1472. Ludolph the carthusian an ecclesiastical writer of the fourteenth century, date of birth unknown. Ludolph of saxony s vita christi or life of christ.
The vita christi, a spiritual classic of the fourteenth century by the carthusian ludolph of saxony, was an early and ex. Aug 17, 2019 studies with an essay by paul shore on ludolph of saxonys vita christi and its influence on the ludolph presents his account of the life of christ with the. Nothing shows better the great popularity of the vita christi. Pars secunda, ii classic reprint latin edition by ludolph of saxony. Jul 24, 2014 the vita christi of ludolph of saxony and its influence on the spiritual exercises of ignatius of loyola 1 edition by paul j. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. The vita christi life of christ, also known as the speculum vitae christi mirror of the life of christ is the principal work of ludolph of saxony, completed in 74 the book is not just a biography of jesus, but also a history, a commentary borrowed from the church fathers, and a series of dogmatic and moral dissertations, spiritual instructions, meditations, and prayers. In this life of christ, ludolph dwelt at length upon the events and teachings recorded in the gospels and commented upon them abundantly from the fathers of the church and later spiritual authors, such as. It was an extremely popular work in the late middle ages, translated into many languages, and was the volume brought to ignatius who had actually asked for a work of chivalric fiction to read while he made a slow recovery from grave. The prologue of ludolphs vita christi studies in the spirituality of jesuits 431 spring 2011.
Entry for ludolph of saxony the catholic encyclopedia one of 8 bible encyclopedias freely available, this encyclopedia is one of the most comprehensive resource on catholic teaching, history, and information. The life of jesus christ cistercian studies by ludolph of. Studies with an essay by paul shore on ludolph of saxonys vita christi and its influence on the ludolph presents his account of the life of christ with the. His principal work, first printed in the 1470s, was the vita christi life of. The vita christi, a spiritual classic of the fourteenth century by the carthusian ludolph of saxony, was an early and extremely comprehensive book of meditations on the events recorded in the gospels. First printed in 1470, this book was one of the most important 15thcentury devotional and meditational works and was highly influential in the writings and ministry of ignatius of loyola. The manuscript was created by ludolph of saxony, a carthusian monk born in saxony. The vita christi of ludolph of saxony and late medieval devotion centred on the incarnation. The vita christi life of christ, also known as the speculum vitae christi is the principal work of ludolph of saxony, completed in 74. Vita domini nostri jesu christi ex quatuor evangeliis. His life is as little known as his works are celebrated. The vita christi of ludolph of saxony and its influence on the. Ludolph assembles a wealth of commentary from the fathers of the church and the great medieval spiritual writers and weaves them into a seamless exposition on the gospel.
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