Catholic
Bernard of Clairvaux
- Born
- c. 1127
- Died
- 1135
Bernard of Clairvaux is represented in TrinityLibrary by 87 works.
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- OGOn the Love of GodBernard of ClairvauxMedievalOn the Love of Godc. 1127–1135
- SSSermons on the Song of Songs — Sermon 1Bernard of ClairvauxMedievalSermons on the Song of Songs — Sermon 1Date unknown
- S1Sermons on the Song of Songs — Sermon 10Bernard of ClairvauxMedievalSermons on the Song of Songs — Sermon 10Date unknown
- S1Sermons on the Song of Songs — Sermon 11Bernard of ClairvauxMedievalSermons on the Song of Songs — Sermon 11Date unknown
Works and bibliography
87 works in TrinityLibrary
On the Love of God
Bernard's treatise on why and how God is to be loved—without measure—tracing the four degrees of love from love of self for self's sake to love of self for God's sake, followed by fragments from his last work on the Song of Songs.Sermons on the Song of Songs — Sermon 1
Bernard of Clairvaux preaches Sermon 1 in Sermons on the Song of Songs. The opening subject is “on the title of the book.” Topics include the soul, marriage, and love.Sermons on the Song of Songs — Sermon 10
Bernard of Clairvaux preaches Sermon 10 in Sermons on the Song of Songs. The opening subject is “the breasts and their perfumes.” Topics include the soul, sin, and repentance.Sermons on the Song of Songs — Sermon 11
Bernard of Clairvaux preaches Sermon 11 in Sermons on the Song of Songs. The opening subject is “thanksgiving for Christ's saving work.” Topics include the soul, love, and the Trinity.Sermons on the Song of Songs — Sermon 12
Bernard of Clairvaux preaches Sermon 12 in Sermons on the Song of Songs. The opening subject is “on the precious ointment of piety; and on the reverence to be shown by subjects toward their prelates.” Topics include care for the poor, the soul, and forgiveness.Sermons on the Song of Songs — Sermon 13
Bernard of Clairvaux preaches Sermon 13 in Sermons on the Song of Songs. The opening subject is “our thanksgiving and God's glory.” Topics include divine grace, virtue, and truth.Sermons on the Song of Songs — Sermon 14
Bernard of Clairvaux preaches Sermon 14 in Sermons on the Song of Songs. The opening subject is “on the church of the faithful Christians, and on the synagogue of the faithless jews.” Topics include judgment, the soul, and love.Sermons on the Song of Songs — Sermon 15
Bernard of Clairvaux preaches Sermon 15 in Sermons on the Song of Songs. The opening subject is “the name of Jesus.” Topics include love, forgiveness, and prayer.Sermons on the Song of Songs — Sermon 16
Bernard of Clairvaux preaches Sermon 16 in Sermons on the Song of Songs. The opening subject is “on the contrition of heart, and on the three kinds of true confession.” Topics include the soul, humility, and judgment.Sermons on the Song of Songs — Sermon 17
Bernard of Clairvaux preaches Sermon 17 in Sermons on the Song of Songs. The opening subject is “on the ways of the Holy spirit and the envy of the devil.” Topics include the Holy Spirit, truth, and care for the poor.Hymns & sacred music
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- O Sacred Head, Now WoundedSalve caput cruentatumText · 1153 / 1830