Gregory the Great and the Bestiary

The article explores the influence of Saint Gregory the Great on medieval bestiaries. The literary piece by R. G. Hesbert titled "Le Bestiaire de Grégoire" is highlighted which examines the spirituality of Saint Gregory. The book "Moralia in Job," by Saint Gregory is also outline...

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Main Author: Kerns, Brian (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2011
In: Cistercian studies quarterly
Year: 2011, Volume: 46, Issue: 4, Pages: 403-413
Further subjects:B Theology
B Spirituality
B Hesbert, R. G
B Bestiaries
B Gregory I, Pope, ca. 540-604
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary:The article explores the influence of Saint Gregory the Great on medieval bestiaries. The literary piece by R. G. Hesbert titled "Le Bestiaire de Grégoire" is highlighted which examines the spirituality of Saint Gregory. The book "Moralia in Job," by Saint Gregory is also outlined which reveals a concept of bestiary in his theological teachings.
ISSN:1062-6549
Contains:Enthalten in: Cistercian studies quarterly