The Praises of Virginity
Aldhelm of Sherbourne · D.P. Curtin
Nov 2020 · The Anglo-Saxon Church (597-1066 AD) Book 35 · Dalcassian Press
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In this text, Aldhelm commends a group of dedicated women, emphasizing their spiritual purity and commitment to monastic life. He reflects on the joy these women bring to the Church and the significance of their spiritual endeavors, which he likens to athletic competitions. Aldhelm illustrates how the pursuit of divine knowledge and virtue mirrors the discipline and effort seen in physical sports, ultimately leading to a greater, incorruptible reward. His message encourages a deeper understanding of both the inner and outer aspects of faith and the importance of striving for spiritual excellence.
About the author
D.P. Curtin is an Irish-American antiquarian and translator. To date he has translated over seven hundred texts relating to the development of the Western World between the 5th and 15th centuries. The various manuscripts which he has handled are of sundry cultural provenance, including: Celtic, Gallic, Visigothic, Punic, Nubian, Nordic, Slavic, Ethiopian, Coptic, Celtic, German, Armenian, Arabic, Byzantine, Syriac, Anglo-Saxon, and Georgian. He holds a AB from Villanova University, Masters from Chestnut Hill College, and a doctoral degree from Chatham University in Pittsbugh, PA.
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