Angels and Spirituality: The Augustinian Tradition to Eckhardt

Augustine's teaching on angels and the implications of its ethical repsonsibilities was taken up by the monastic tradition, as illustrated in the treatment of angels by Bernard de Clairvaux, Erigena, St. Bonaventure, and Meister Eckhardt. The tradition flourished in the context of an ascetic elite t...

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Author:Thomas J. Renna
Published: S.n., s.l., 1985
Volume:16
Pages:29-37
Periodical:Augustinian Studies
Format:Article
Topic:- Doctrine > From man to God > [Morale] > [Spiritualité. Perfection. Conseils évangéliques] > Spirituality
- Doctrine > Angelology (Hierarchy of Angels) > Angels
Status:Needs Review
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Summary:Augustine's teaching on angels and the implications of its ethical repsonsibilities was taken up by the monastic tradition, as illustrated in the treatment of angels by Bernard de Clairvaux, Erigena, St. Bonaventure, and Meister Eckhardt. The tradition flourished in the context of an ascetic elite that felt a kinship with angels.

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