Bernard of Clairvaux
Cistercian Monastic1090–1153Medieval
Who was Bernard of Clairvaux?
Bernard of Clairvaux (1090–1153) was a medieval theologian. Cistercian abbot and Doctor of the Church whose sermons on the Song of Solomon explored the mystical love between Christ and the soul. Bernard combined rigorous monastic discipline with passionate devotional writing.
What did Bernard of Clairvaux write?
Bernard of Clairvaux's key works include Sermons on the Song of Songs, On Loving God and On Consideration.
- Sermons on the Song of Songs
- On Loving God
- On Consideration