Created published 1937 subject headings library of congress thomas jefferson buildingwashington d. It was an extremely popular work in the late middle ages, translated into many languages, and was the volume brought to ignatius who had. For december 2009, special collections in conjunction with the universitys history of art department would like to present a jewel in the crown of illuminated manuscripts. Dominican devotion to the sacred heart in the middle ages.
The vita christi life of christ, also known as the speculum vitae christi mirror of the life of christ is the principal work of ludolph of saxony, completed in 74 the book is not just a biography of jesus, but also a history, a commentary borrowed from the church fathers, and a series of dogmatic and moral dissertations, spiritual instructions, meditations, and prayers. Lantern slide showing a rare volume at the library of congress. View chris ludolphs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Ludolph christian treviranus wikisource, the free online.
Glasgow university library special collections ludolf of saxony life of christ. Ludolph of saxony s vita christi or life of christ. Full text of the vita christi of ludolph of saxony and. Soon after this, he went to manresa in spain, and he secluded himself in an isolated cave where he abstained from meat and began a life of begging for alms. The latter book changed his life, led to his christian conversion, and would forever remain a favorite text. Like paul, he had a strong personality and an iron will, but these traits were being exercised in a wrong direction. Carthusian spiritual writer, author of the most widely read life of christ written during the middle ages. Translations or editions published later may be ed. Other treatises and sermons now either lost or very doubtful have also been attributed to him. Ludolph vigorously fought the slavs and extended the frontier and his own influence. The vita christi of the fourteenth century carthusian, ludolph of saxony, is the most comprehensive series of meditations on the life of christ of the late middle ages.
Ignatius, having recovered his health and determined to lead a hermits life. Genealogy profile for margrave bruno markgraf bruno c. This work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the term is the authors life plus 70 years or fewer. The seminar focuses its direct attention on the life and work of the jesuits of the. Spiritual exercises of saint ignatius the catholic. Ludolph assembles a wealth of commentary from the fathers of the. Medieval manuscript of ludolf of saxonys life of christ. Likewise the name of christ is a name of grace, but the name of jesus is a name of glory. Ludolphs influence is more noticeable in expressions, ascetic principles, and methodic details. An ecclesiastical writer of the fourteenth century, date of birth unknown. The life of christ by the german monk ludolph of saxony, and the golden legend, a collection of the lives of the saints. The vita christi of ludolph of saxony and its influence on. In 1532, johann frederick succeeded his father as elector. Ludolph of saxonys life of christ, 1478 library of congress.
The vita christi of ludolph of saxony analecta cartusiana. It had significant influence on the development of techniques for christian meditation by introducing the concept of immersing and projecting. Christi that correspond to the mysteries of the life of christ given at the end of the read the life of christ by ludolph of saxony, an experience that had a. Bavarians, thuringians, franks, frisians, and saxons, which took the place of the numerous petty tribes with their popular tribal form of government. The vita christi of ludolph of saxony and its influence on the spiritual exercises of ignatius of loyola by shore, paul j. Ludolph is one of the many writers to whom the authorship of the imitation of christ has been assigned. Personal passions and carthusian influences evident in. The vita christi of ludolph of saxony by charles abbott conway jr, 9780773409477, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The vita christi life of christ, also known as the speculum vitae christi is the principal work of ludolph of saxony, completed in 74. His life is as little known as his works are celebrated.
From this moment ignatius vowed a life of celibacy dedicated to the spirit. Media in category ludolph of saxony the following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total. Confronted by the personality of christ and the great deeds of the saints, ignatius was deeply moved. In the beginning he reigned with his halfbrother, john ernest, but in 1542 became sole ruler. The life of jesus christ ebook by ludolph of saxony. Its influence is evident throughout ignatius writings.
Works by this author published before january 1, 1925 are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. Part one, volume 1, chapters 140 cistercian studies series by ludolph of saxony. Although ludolph of saxony, in later life, left the dominican order for the carthusians, nevertheless we mention him here, since from his first religious training, he carried with him not. A popular and influential book for centuries, it was instrumental in the conversion of ignatius loyola, and teresa of avila directed that every convent of her reform.
The vita christi, a spiritual classic of the fourteenth century by the carthusian ludolph of saxony, was an early and extremely comprehensive book of meditations on the events recorded in the gospels. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. A devotional account of christ s life, this substantial french manuscript is comprised of four volumes containing 140 illuminated illustrations. Although shelves of books are dedicated to christs passion. We must remember as well that teresa lived in an oralaural culture, and she may well have assimilated scriptural passages from sermons and the recitation of the daily office. Ludolph of saxonys life of christ, 1478 date createdpublished. It had significant influence on the development of techniques for christian.
Historical records and family trees related to christina ludolph. A devotional account of christs life, this substantial french manuscript is comprised of four volumes containing 140 illuminated illustrations. Christina ludolph historical records and family trees. Studies with an essay by paul shore on ludolph of saxony s vita christi and its influence on the ludolph presents his account of the life of christ with the. Studies with an essay by paul shore on ludolph of saxonys vita christi and its. The vita christi of ludolph of saxony and its influence on the. Part one, volume 1, chapters 140 cistercian studies ludolph of saxony, walsh, milton t. We have no certain knowledge of his native country.
Ignatius thus saw one of the great desires of his life fulfilled. Ludolph assembles a wealth of commentary from the fathers of the church and the great medieval spiritual writers and weaves them. Praying the life of chris first english translation of the prayers concluding the 181 chapters of the vita christi of ludolphus the carthusian. Another name for liudolf was ludolph duke of saxony. Ludolph of saxonys life of christ, 1478 summary lantern slide showing a rare volume at the library of congress. Ebook vita christi of ludolph of saxony as pdf download. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent. Teresa obviously had read works such as the life of christ by ludolph of saxony, which contained extended scriptura l passages. The vita christi of ludolph of saxony analecta cartusiana conway jr, charles abbott on. He entered the carthusian order in 40 and became prior at coblenz in 43.
Vita christi of ludolph of saxony download ebook pdfepub. His principal work, first printed in the 1470s, was the vita christi life of christ. There arose in germany during the third and fourth centuries after christ the great tribal confederations of the alamanni. Ludolph assembles a wealth of commentary from the fathers of the church and the great medieval spiritual writers and weaves them into a seamless exposition on the gospel. Ludolph had a wife named oda billung of saxony and two children named the illustrious, luitgarde. You must also include a united states public domain tag to indicate why this work is in the public domain in the united states. He was succeeded by his son bruno who was killed fighting the normans in 880. Ignatius of loyola 14911556 college of the holy cross. The part of the exercises treating of the life of christ, is especially indebted to him.
Ignatius loyola 65 there was a clear providential purpose in the conversion of ignatius. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover chris. The vita christi of the fourteenth century carthusian, ludolph of saxony. The life of jesus christ by ludolph of saxony ebook. The quintessence of his devout meditations on the life of christ, 1973. Jesuits and this important influence on one of their founding documents. Posthumous works may be ed based on how long they have been published in certain countries and areas. Ancestral roots of certain american colonists who came to america before 1700, 8th edition, 141.
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