Peter of Celle on the Formation of Conscience, (Part I)

The article explores the writings of Benedictine Abbot Peter of Celle on the formation of conscience in a cloistered religious setting. It addresses criticisms of his work's clarity and value and argues for the significance of his insights, emphasizing his focus on the intuition of divine justi...

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Published in:Cistercian studies quarterly
Main Author: McWhorter, Matthew R. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cistercian Studies Quarterly 2023
In: Cistercian studies quarterly
IxTheo Classification:CB Christian life; spirituality
KAE Church history 900-1300; high Middle Ages
KCA Monasticism; religious orders
NBE Anthropology
Further subjects:B Abbeys
B Abbots
B Bernard of Clairvaux
B MONASTICISM & religious orders
B Conscience
B Benedictines
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Summary:The article explores the writings of Benedictine Abbot Peter of Celle on the formation of conscience in a cloistered religious setting. It addresses criticisms of his work's clarity and value and argues for the significance of his insights, emphasizing his focus on the intuition of divine justice in guiding one's conscience development. Topics include Peter's biography, his relationship with Bernard of Clairvaux, and the meaning of "conscience" in his writings.
ISSN:1062-6549
Contains:Enthalten in: Cistercian studies quarterly