Kiara, diamant écorché par le sang. Vol. 3

Hazel Diaz

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The Exempla or Illustrative Stories from the Sermones Vulgares of Jacques De Vitry is a book that contains a collection of stories and parables that were originally used by Jacques De Vitry in his sermons. Jacques De Vitry was a 13th-century French bishop and theologian who was known for his ability to connect with his audience through the use of simple and relatable stories.The book is divided into different sections, each containing a different set of stories. The stories cover a wide range of topics, including morality, ethics, and religion. They are designed to teach important lessons and provide guidance to readers on how to live a virtuous life.The stories are written in a simple and straightforward style, making them easy to understand and relate to. They are also accompanied by explanatory notes that provide context and additional information about the stories and their meanings.Overall, The Exempla or Illustrative Stories from the Sermones Vulgares of Jacques De Vitry is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the moral and ethical teachings of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the mindset and values of people during this time period, and provides timeless lessons that are still relevant today.1890. Jacques de Vitry studied theology at Paris and was ordained as a priest. He preached first in favor of the crusade against the Albigenses. The following year he led a large army of crusaders to the siege of Toulouse. He next preached a crusade against the Saracens. He was then elected bishop of Acre, approved by the Pope and consecrated. Later he again played a prominent role in the crusade; wrote his well known historical work; resigned his bishopric, and devoted himself again to preaching the crusade against the Albigenses; was made a cardinal, and bishop of Tusculum; and finally, was elected patriarch of Jerusalem. His exempla in the sermones vulgares, ad status or ad omne hominum genus, have been edited with great learning by Thomas Frederick Crane, and is considered the best work on the subject.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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