This is not a simple biography as we understand such today, but at once a history, a. Ludolph had a wife named oda billung of saxony and two children named the illustrious, luitgarde. Many editions of the vita christi were made, in latin amongst other languages, the first of which was published in germany in 1474. It was an extremely popular work in the late middle ages, translated into many languages, and was the volume brought to ignatius who had actually asked for a work of chivalric fiction to read while he made a slow recovery from grave. Ludolph of saxonys life of christ, 1478 library of congress.
This is not a simple biography as we understand such today, but at once a history, a commentary borrowed from the fathers, a series of dogmatic and moral dissertations, of spiritual instructions, meditations, and prayers, in relation to the life of christ, from the eternal birth in the bosom of. It had significant influence on the development of techniques for christian meditation by introducing the concept of immersing and projecting. The vita christi of ludolph of saxony by charles abbott conway jr, 9780773409477, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Catholic encyclopedia 19ludolph of saxony wikisource. Ebook vita christi of ludolph of saxony as pdf download. 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. Jul 24, 2014 the vita christi of ludolph of saxony and its influence on the spiritual exercises of ignatius of loyola by paul j.
Liturgical press for cistercian publications, 2016. Price new from used from leather bound please retry. Medieval manuscript of ludolf of saxonys life of christ. Ludolph of saxony ludolph the carthusian, an ecclesiastical writer of the fourteenth century, date of birth unknown. We have no certain knowledge of his native country. The seminar on jesuit spirituality the seminar is composed of a number of jesuits appointed from their provinces in the united states. The vita christi is a devotional work composed by the german carthusian ludolf of saxony in about 40.
Ludolphs text is given visual form in rogiers paintings and supports the assertion that rogier and ludolph were connected by a shared belief and worldview. Meditations on the life of christ download ebook pdf. From the catholic encyclopedia ludolph the carthusian. Meditations on the life of christ download ebook pdf, epub.
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. A popular and influential book for centuries, it was instrumental in the conversion of ignatius loyola, and teresa of avila directed that every. A devotional account of christs life, this substantial french manuscript is comprised of four volumes containing. This is not a simple biography as we understand such today, but at once a history, a commentary borrowed from the fathers, a series of dogmatic and moral dissertations, of spiritual instructions. Ludolph gave in his prologue everything essential in that method, and ignatius in turn adopted. Created published 1937 subject headings library of congress thomas jefferson buildingwashington d. This is not a simple biography as we understand such today, but at once a history, a commentary borrowed from the fathers, a series of dogmatic and moral dissertations, of spiritual instructions, meditations, and prayers, in relation to the life of christ, from the eternal birth in the bosom of the. 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. Full text of the vita christi of ludolph of saxony and. A large initial letter f on the first leaf illuminated in. It concerns itself with topics pertaining to the spiritual doctrine and practice of jesuits, especially united states jesuits, and communicates the results to the members of. Likewise the name of christ is a name of grace, but the name of jesus is a name of glory. Title ludolph of saxony s life of christ, 1478 summary lantern slide showing a rare volume at the library of congress.
Ludolph of saxonys life of christ, 1478 date createdpublished. Lantern slide showing a rare volume at the library of congress. Ludolph of saxonys life of christ, 1478 summary lantern slide showing a rare volume at the library of congress. A descriptive analysis, analecta cartusiana 34, at. Vita jesu christi ex evangelio et approbatis ab ecclesia catholica doctoribus sedule collecta, vol. Ludolph s text is given visual form in rogiers paintings and supports the assertion that rogier and ludolph were connected by a shared belief and worldview. A devotional account of christs life, this substantial french manuscript is comprised of four volumes containing 140 illuminated illustrations. Part one, volume 1, chapters 140 ludolph of saxony download bok. Ludolph lived in 14th century mainz where he wrote the vita christi amongst other works. The vita christi of ludolph of saxony and its influence on. 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. 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. Fra modestino did not understand why padre pio had said that.
Ludolph the carthusian an ecclesiastical writer of the fourteenth century, date of birth unknown. The vita christi of ludolph of saxony and its influence on the spiritual exercises of ignatius of loyola by paul j. You must be the experienced cook weve been waiting. The vita christi of ludolph of saxony and its influence on the spiritual exercises of ignatius of loyola by shore, paul j. Shore, the vita christi of ludolph of saxony and its influence on the spiritual exercises of ignatius of loyola, studies on the spirituality of jesuits 30 1998 1 2. Studies with an essay by paul shore on ludolph of saxonys vita christi and its influence on the ludolph presents his account of the life of christ with the. Laurino went to casa sollievo and was told at the door. Vita christi of ludolph of saxony download ebook pdfepub.
Michael foss is dismissive of the influence of ludolph on the exercises of st ignatius, saying the exercises show a bit of ludolph. An ecclesiastical writer of the fourteenth century, date of birth unknown. 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. A descriptive analysis, analecta cartusiana 34, at 123. He was married in the year 845 in sachsen, germany to hedwige friuli, they had 2 children.
Padre pio did the blessing, and then with a broad smile said. His life is as little known as his works are celebrated. Ludolph of saxony s life of christ, 1478 date createdpublished. Spiritual journeys books illustrating the first two. Vita christi of ludolph of saxony top results of your surfing vita christi of ludolph of saxony start download portable document format pdf and ebooks electronic books free online rating news 20162017 is books that can provide inspiration, insight, knowledge to the reader. Ludolph of saxony s vita christi or life of christ. Personal passions and carthusian influences evident in.