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Bernard of Clairvaux

Cistercian Monastic1090–1153Medieval

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.

Key Works

  • Sermons on the Song of Songs
  • On Loving God
  • On Consideration

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