Catholic and protestant translations of the imitatio christi, 1425�1650: from late medieval classic to early modern bestseller
Auteur :
Habsburg, Maximilian von
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780754667650
Date de publication :
28 nov. 2011
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
860 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The Imitatio Christi" is considered one of the classic texts of Western spirituality. There were 800 manuscript copies and more than 740 different printed editions of the "Imitatio" between its composition in the 15th century and 1650. This book explores the longevity of the text across geographical, linguistic and confessional boundaries.