Holy power, holy presence : rediscovering medieval metaphors for the Holy Spirit /

Dreyer, Elizabeth, 1945-

Holy power, holy presence : rediscovering medieval metaphors for the Holy Spirit / Elizabeth A. Dreyer. - New York : Paulist Press, 2007. - vi, 344 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The study of the Spirit: context and method -- Augustine of Hippo: the Spirit of courage and reconciliation -- Hildegard of Bingen: the Spirit's "greening" power -- Bernard of Clairvaux: the Spirit as kiss -- Bonaventure of Bagnoregio: the Spirit of divine abundance -- Catherine of Siena: the Spirit as waiter -- Julian of Norwich: "sweet touchings": the Spirit and grace -- The Spirit lives on.

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Holy Spirit--History of doctrines--Middle Ages, 600-1500.

BT 119 / .D74 2007