The Miracle of Theophilus by Gautier de Coinci

Buch | Softcover

150 Seiten

2022
Medieval Institute Publications (Verlag)
978-1-58044-532-0 (ISBN)

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The legend of Theophilus is a medieval miracle story which reveals the period's deep fear of hell and the Devil. This first English translation of Gautier de Coinci's pre-Faustian version of the legend is presented in a facing-page translation with the original Old French, along with a full introduction and notes.

The legend of Theophilus is a widely disseminated medieval miracle story. A good man gives in to Vain Glory, sells his soul to the Devil, has a terrible crisis of conscience, and is saved by the Virgin. The story is translated into most European languages and appears in stained glass, sculpture, and manuscripts. Gautier de Coinci writes the longest version of the legend; its colourful details reveal the medieval period's deep fear of hell and the Devil and its high hopes in the Virgin and the Church.

Gautier de Coinci (1177–1236) was a French abbot and musical arranger, chiefly known for his devotion to the Virgin Mary.

This is the first English translation of Gautier de Coinci's pre-Faustian version of the legend of Theophilus. It is presented in a facing-page translation with the original Old French, along with a full introduction and notes.

Jerry Root is Professor of French and Comparative Literature at the University of Utah

Erscheinungsdatum	21.11.2022
Reihe/Serie	TEAMS Varia
Übersetzer	Jerry Root
Sprache	englisch
Maße	156 x 234 mm
Gewicht	249 g
Themenwelt	Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Religionsgeschichte
	Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Kirchengeschichte
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Anglistik / Amerikanistik
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Literaturwissenschaft
ISBN-10	1-58044-532-2 / 1580445322
ISBN-13	978-1-58044-532-0 / 9781580445320
Zustand	Neuware