Spiritual Friendship
The Classic Text with a Spiritual Commentary by Dennis Billy, C.Ss.R.
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Inspiration & Meditation, Mysticism, Christianity, Denominations, Catholic, Catholicism, Christian Life
| Author: | Dennis Billy C.Ss.R., Aelred of Rievaulx | ISBN: | 9780870612640 |
| Publisher: | Ave Maria Press | Publication: | October 28, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Christian Classics | Language: | English |
| Author: | Dennis Billy C.Ss.R., Aelred of Rievaulx |
| ISBN: | 9780870612640 |
| Publisher: | Ave Maria Press |
| Publication: | October 28, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Christian Classics |
| Language: | English |
This surprisingly modern, twelfth-century classic has long been popular with monks. Now this new edition opens up the riches of this spiritual masterpiece to a wide audience of contemporary readers who see the spiritual life not as a solitary enterprise, but one intimately connected to relationships. Written in dialogue form, Spiritual Friendship offers wise counsel on many aspects of friendship. Dennis Billy, C.Ss.R., editor of the innovative Classics with Commentary series, has once again provided readers with an invaluable introduction and background. The popular translation by M. Eugenia Laker is complemented by Billy's helpful commentary and thoughtful reflection questions.
This surprisingly modern, twelfth-century classic has long been popular with monks. Now this new edition opens up the riches of this spiritual masterpiece to a wide audience of contemporary readers who see the spiritual life not as a solitary enterprise, but one intimately connected to relationships. Written in dialogue form, Spiritual Friendship offers wise counsel on many aspects of friendship. Dennis Billy, C.Ss.R., editor of the innovative Classics with Commentary series, has once again provided readers with an invaluable introduction and background. The popular translation by M. Eugenia Laker is complemented by Billy's helpful commentary and thoughtful reflection questions.
