A dynamic translation by Carmen Acevedo Butcher that brings the timeless wisdom of Brother Lawrence to a new generation of readers. Since it was first published in its pocket-size 1692 edition, Brother Lawrence’s spiritual classic has remained in print, beloved by people of varying spiritual paths and religious traditions. With this new translation, award-winning translator and renowned medieval scholar Carmen Acevedo Butcher frees it from its centuries-long prison of dogmatic, binary language and brings fresh, inclusive treatment that readers are sure to find transformational. Named on Best Books of 2022 List by Spirituality & Practice.
"Brilliant, bold, and breathtaking."
—Cynthia Bourgeault, author of The Heart of Centering Prayer
"Dr. Butcher has preserved a valuable treasure for our time."
—Richard Rohr, OFM, author of Everything Belongs
A marvellously readable translation of the great Middle English classic of Western mysticism. Now part of the beautifully designed Shambhala Pocket Library collection.
This best translation of English mysticism is praised by Cynthia Bourgeault for its “spark,” readability, and closeness to the original: "I recommend this book hands down for its sheer immediacy—almost as if ‘Anonymous’ . . . is sitting right there in the room with you—and for its fabulous way of conveying the energy of the medieval original.”
Also included in the volume is the companion work attributed to the same anonymous author, The Book of Privy Counsel.
Narrated by James Patrick Cronin.
Updated to reflect current research and rewritten for further clarity of presentation, the seventh edition of the best-selling The Origins and Development of the English Language takes a linguistic-analysis approach and focuses on the facts of language rather than on theoretical approaches.
The companion Workbook expands on material in the main textbook and includes chapter-by-chapter exercises to help students ensure comprehension.
A new, updated edition to honor the elevation of Hildegard of Bingen.
This book provides the ideal introduction to the thought of this fascinating medieval mystic and the newest Doctor of the Church.
Introduces and contains seventeen Old English sermons by the Benedictine monk, Ælfric, translated for the first time into Modern English. Ælfric's poetic prose is a timeless writing style as attractive as his message - God is love. These Modern English translations reproduce that simplicity. At the heart of the work is the Rule of St. Benedict, which grounded this tenth-century monk's life. Ælfric lived in the village of Cerne Abbas, and later as abbot of the Benedictine community near Oxford, in the village of Eynsham. During a time of Viking attacks, this dedicated monk doggedly put stylus to vellum in an attempt to educate others.
Praise for Man of Blessing
“The difference with Butcher’s book . . . is the exploration of Benedict’s unusual life; his relationship with his twin sister, Scholastica; and the illumination of the saint’s miracles. The book’s readability will make it easy for patrons to escape into late Roman Culture and find peace in monastic simplicity.” —Library Journal starred review
“This remarkable book is a delightful blend of legend and solid history.”
—Sr. Lenora Black, OSB, Spirit & Life
Discover the strength, wisdom, and joyful faith of Christianity’s legendary women - the medieval mystics. Their honesty and deep love for God will encourage and empower you every day of the year.
This book of daily readings will help you create quiet space for focusing on God’s love in the midst of a busy life. As you spend time with these great women, you will discover an astonishing view of a God who is tender, nurturing, forgiving, and as close as breath.
This profoundly peaceful book offers prayers, poems, and meditations of the desert fathers and mothers, Medieval mystics, and others, arranged by Lenten themes and ordered along the fifteen stations of the cross.
A collection of fresh translations from the writings of famous and not-so-famous mystics who present "women's ways of knowing" that offer a way to peace, laughter, love, and connection with each other and a tender, nurturing God through meditation, prayer, poem, and song.
