Meditations On The Supper Of Our Lord, And The Hours Of The Passion Drawn Into English By Robert Manning Of Brunne (About 1315-1330) Edited From The Mss In The British Museum And The Bodleian Library

A medieval voice for modern devotion.A companion for inner prayer.Meditations On The Supper Of Our Lord and The Hours Of The Passion, ascribed to John Bonaventure and rendered into English by Robert Manning of Brunne, appears here in a careful modern edition. These medieval christian meditations form a compact devotional prayer collection that carries the reader from last supper contemplation through the successive hours of the Passion; the tone moves between spare instruction and vivid interior images, offering short christian spiritual exercises designed to steady the mind and kindle feeling. Edited from manuscript witnesses in the British Museum and the Bodleian Library, the text belongs among english religious manuscripts and british library manuscripts that show how devotional practice was shaped in fourteenth century England. The editor’s introduction sets historical context and the glossary unlocks archaic terms, so newcomers can read with ease while collectors of classic devotional works retain confidence that the original voice is respected. Accessible notes and measured restoration balance readability with scholarship, allowing both quiet devotional reading and practical reference for further research.Of interest to scholars of medieval literature and to students engaged in historical theology study, the volume illuminates how vernacular devotion in fourteenth century England translated theological meditation into daily practice. The robert manning translation is itself an object of study, showing how English readers received and reworked continental piety; these passion of christ reflections still communicate urgency and tenderness. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. For casual readers seeking quiet prayer, clergy and teachers building courses on devotional history, and classic-literature collectors hunting for authentic witnesses of medieval faith, this edition offers both approachable reading and a handsome collectible to keep.