The Letters of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux

This classic translation of the letters of St. Bernard of Clairvaux is reprinted with a new introduction which takes into account the wealth of scholarship which has appeared in the last forty years. Professor Kienzle discusses the translation of medieval and monastic letter-writing and provides a new chronology and select bibliography.

First published in 1953, Bruno James’ translation set the standard for readability, accuracy, and verve.

Includes 469 letters.