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Hermann of Reichenau: The Story of the Salve Regina and the Triumph of the Human Spirit
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Books > Biographies > Biographies
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Author/Artist: |
MARIA CALASANZ ZIESCHE |
ISBN / ID: |
9780824520847 |
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Crossroad Publishing Group |
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PAPERBACK |
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AU$39.95 |
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One of the most brilliant minds of the Middle Ages, Herman of Reichenau was a severely crippled monk who, though he was marginalised and even mistreated by his fellow monks, is celebrated to this day for his groundbreaking scientific work and the beauty of his musical compositions, among them "Salve Regina." A quadriplegic since childhood he was brought to the monastery at an early age. As he grew and studied, investing his hope in the medical promises of the time to alleviate his physical ailments, his days meandered between deep despair and his growing faith.
When his music was played and sung, an exhilarating joy entered the whole community, and the monks came to see the extraordinary spiritual strength, beauty, and true happiness coming from the weakest among them.
A deeply encouraging book about the life of a man who overcame numerous obstacles, this work captures the grandeur of the human spirit. |
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