The Life and Miracles of Saint Maurus

Few people would think that two somewhat obscure medieval documents coming out of ninth-century Carolingian France would have anything of import to say to contemporary monasticism, but such is not the case. The important lessons here are those that have to do with our search for meaning and how we undertake that search. Hagiography, and that is what these documents are, is not just a fanciful and idealized biography of a saint. More than that, it is about imagination, hope, and faith. These can never be replaced by historical data.

Wickstrom has successfully drawn attention to Maurus's relatively neglected hagiographical memorials and highlighted their importance as documents of Benedictine ideals.

[G]ives an insight into the establishment of Benedictine monasticism in France in the ninth century.

Those seeking an accurate and thoughtful guide to the history, teachings, and practices of the Orthodox Church can be assured that Orthodoxy fills the bill magnificently.

[T]his is a wonderful introduction, and Bell is to be congratulated for giving us such a useful text.

Written in a clear and graceful style, this book is an important contribution to our understanding of the Christian faith in its manifold faces.

Here is an attractive introduction to the liturgical practice and doctrines of the Orthodox churches.