High king of heaven : aspects of early English spirituality /

High king of heaven : aspects of early English spirituality /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Ward, Benedicta, 1933-
Imprint:	Kalamazoo, Mich. : Cistercian Publications, 1999.
Description:	xi, 114 p., [4] p. of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.
Language:	English
Series:	Cistercian studies series. no. 181
Subject:	Spirituality -- England -- History -- Middle Ages, 600-1500. Christian life -- England -- History -- Middle Ages, 600-1500. Christian life -- Middle Ages. Religion. Spirituality -- Middle Ages. England -- Church history -- 449-1066. England -- Religion. England. Church history. History.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/3858590

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ISBN:	0879075813 0879077816 (pbk.)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of Contents:

1. Mediterranean influences: 'To teach by word and example'
2. The Irish: 'Christ in mouth of friend and stranger'
3. Prayer together: 'We draw near to heavenly mysteries'
4. The companionship of heaven: 'The heavenly host to be my guard'
5. Prayer alone: 'Bright candles over the holy white scriptures'
6. Anglo-Saxon prayers: 'Christ within me'
7. Prayer and the Cross: 'Christ was on the Cross'.