Clothing Maketh the Saint: Ælred's Narrative Intent in the Life of Saint Ninian
A literary criticism of the book "Life of Saint Ninian," by Ælred of Rievaulx is presented. It examines the metaphor of clothing that Ælred offered in his self-understanding in the life story of Saint Ninian. It explores the significance of his Latin eloquence in identifying and revealing...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2009
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Cistercian studies quarterly
Year: 2009, Volume: 44, Issue: 2, Pages: 181-190 |
| Further subjects: | B
AELRED, of Rievaulx, Saint, 1110-1167
B Christian biography B Criticism B Ninian, Saint, d. ca. 432 B Life of Saint Ninian (Book) |
| Summary: | A literary criticism of the book "Life of Saint Ninian," by Ælred of Rievaulx is presented. It examines the metaphor of clothing that Ælred offered in his self-understanding in the life story of Saint Ninian. It explores the significance of his Latin eloquence in identifying and revealing the saint more accurately and truthfully, making the saint more humanly attractive, and making the saint a powerful saving force to those who read the story. |
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| ISSN: | 1062-6549 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Cistercian studies quarterly
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