Michael foss is dismissive of the influence of ludolph on the exercises of st ignatius, saying the exercises show a bit of ludolph. A popular and influential book for centuries, it was instrumental in the conversion of ignatius loyola, and teresa of avila directed that every. Find antique books, rare edition books, 1st ed books, and more. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. A popular and influential book for centuries, it was instrumental in the conversion of. 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. Full text of the vita christi of ludolph of saxony and.
In this life of christ, ludolph dwelt at length upon the events and teachings recorded in the gospels and commented upon them abundantly from the fathers of the church and later spiritual authors, such as. Aug 17, 2019 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. Vita christi, ex evangeliis et scriptoribus orthodoxis per ludolphum saxonium, sacri ordinis carthusiensium, excerpta. 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. Although shelves of books are dedicated to christs passion, comparatively little spiritual reading for the easter season exists. Amazon price new from used from hardcover, 1999 please retry. Nothing shows better the great popularity of the vita christi than the. The vita christi of ludolph of saxony 3 ignatius also understood and made skillful use of the increasingly centralized, aristocratic governments of spain and portugal, which utilized emerging technologies to manage their affairs. Thumbnail image from ludolph of saxonys life of christ. Other treatises and sermons now either lost or very doubtful have also been attributed to him. Ignatius of loyola is a complex work reflecting and influenced by many sources, ranging from the personal insights accorded their author to the commonly received symbolism and iconography of the century in. Easter meditations from the vita christi 9780879073497 by ludolph of saxony, milton t. Ludolph the carthusian an ecclesiastical writer of the fourteenth century, date of birth unknown. Download one of the free kindle apps to start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer.
Ludolph lived in 14th century mainz where he wrote the vita christi amongst other works. Ludolph of saxony s vita christi or life of christ. Medieval manuscript of ludolf of saxonys life of christ. 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 include the carthusian in. The vita christi of ludolph of saxony analecta cartusiana hardcover 1999. The vita christi of ludolph of saxony, fourteenthcentury carthusian, is the most comprehensive series of meditations on the life of christ from the late middle ages. A devotional account of christs life, this substantial french manuscript is comprised of four volumes containing 140 illuminated illustrations. His life is as little known as his works are celebrated. The vita christi of ludolph of saxony and its influence on the spiritual exercises of ignatius of loyola 301, january 1998. The vita christi of ludolph of saxony and its influence on the spiritual exercises of ignatius of loyola 1 edition by paul j. Our copy of ludolf of saxonys vita christi is a prime example of a highquality.
Ludolph was the author of one of the most widely read books of the later middle ages. Ludolphus of saxony and the beginning of western meditation. 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. A popular and influential book for centuries, it was instrumental in the conversion of ignatius loyola. The vita christi of ludolphus the carthusian washington. That mystic boat is the church, or whatever faithful soul that is pounded and tossed by the waves of persecution and temptation, now among here tics, now among tyrants, and now among false brothers, while it seeks to reach its heavenly homeland. Ad vetustorum exemplarium fidem accuratissime recognita by ludolphus saxonius ludolph of saxony jan 1, 1534. An ecclesiastical writer of the fourteenth century, date of birth unknown. The vita christi life of christ, also known as the speculum vitae christi is the principal work of ludolph of saxony, completed in 74. The prologue of ludolph s vita christi studies in the spirituality of jesuits 431 spring 2011. 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 of the gospel. The vita christi of ludolph of saxony and its influence on the spiritual exercises of ignatius of loyola the spiritual exercises of st. Career his principal work, first printed in the 1470s, was the vita christi life of christ.
The vita christi of ludolph of saxony analecta cartusiana. Ludolph is one of the many writers to whom the authorship of the imitation of christ has been assigned. Although virtually unknown to english speakers, ludolph s vita christi was an extremely popular devotional work that was widely read during the fifteenth century, and which influenced st. 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. The vita christi of ludolph of saxony analecta cartusiana conway jr, charles abbott on. Ludolph of saxony is the author of the life of jesus christ 5. The vita christi of ludolph of saxony and late medieval devotion centred on the incarnation. Full text of the vita christi of ludolph of saxony and its influence. Shore go to the editions section to read or download ebooks. Full text of the vita christi of ludolph of saxony and its.
We have no certain knowledge of his native country. Nothing shows better the great popularity of the vita christi than the numerous manuscript copies preserved in libraries and the manifold editions of it which have been published, from the first two editions of strasburg and cologne, in 1474, to the last editions of paris folio, 1865, and 8vo, 1878. Vita domini nostri jesu christi ex quatuor evangeliis. Many editions of the vita christi were made, in latin amongst other languages, the first of. First printed in 1470, this book was one of the most important 15thcentury devotional and meditational works and was highly influential in the writings and ministry of ignatius of loyola. The vita christi of ludolph of saxony and its influence on the spiritual exercises of ignatius of loyola. To always be thinking somehow about jesus the prologue of ludolphs vita christi 431 spring 2011.
The vita christi of the fourteenth century carthusian, ludolph of saxony, is the most. 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. Ludolph of saxony author of the life of jesus christ. Your hearts will rejoice easter meditations from the. 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. His principal work, first printed in the 1470s, was the vita christi life of christ. Vita christi of ludolph of saxony top results of your surfing vita christi of ludolph of saxony start download portable document format pdf and e books electronic books free online rating news 20162017 is books that can provide inspiration, insight, knowledge to the reader. Why did lives of christ, culminating in ludolphs book which incorporated.
Those who are engaged in pastoral care or spiritual direction or christian formation today know well that the published resources for spiritual. Therefore, before beginning our examination of this book, let us alleviate any. Life christ for sale antiquarian collectible books. That mystic boat is the church, or whatever faithful soul that is pounded and tossed by the waves of persecution and temptation, now among here tics, now among tyrants, and now among false brothers, while it. This book is intended to help fill that lacuna and to introduce readers to this classic text. The vita christi of ludolph of saxony analecta cartusiana by charles abbott conway jr, 1999, the edwin mellen press ltd edition, hardcover. Entry for ludolph of saxony the catholic encyclopedia one of 8 bible encyclopedias freely available, this encyclopedia is one of the most comprehensive resource on. Jul 24, 2014 the vita christi of ludolph of saxony and its influence on the spiritual exercises of ignatius of loyola 1 edition by paul j.
From the catholic encyclopedia ludolph the carthusian. 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. Ignatius loyola during his recuperation 152122, the influence of which may be seen in the similar structure, imagery and themes of his spiritual exercises. For this is a book of easter meditations, taken from ludolph s full work on the life of christ other volumes are planned. The vita christi is the principal work of ludolph the carthusian, and one of the most popular books of its time. The life of jesus christ, volume 1 christian books, bibles. Antoine verard, between october 1499 and july 1503. Ebook vita christi of ludolph of saxony as pdf download. To always be thinking somehow about jesus the prologue of ludolph s vita christi 431 spring 2011. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read.
The manuscript was created by ludolph of saxony, a carthusian monk born in saxony. 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. The vita christi of ludolph of saxony and late medieval. 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. The vita christi of ludolph of saxony and its influence on. Easter meditations from the vita christi ludolph of saxony. Vita jesu christi ex evangelio et approbatis ab ecclesia catholica doctoribus sedule collecta, vol. Translated from latin into french by guillaume lemenand. Your hearts will rejoice by ludolph of saxony overdrive. He is the author of several books, including second friends. Many editions of the vita christi were made, in latin amongst other languages, the first of which was published in germany in 1474. 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 include the carthusian. 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 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 gos.