Miracles of the Blessed Virgin Mary

"Miracles of the Blessed Virgin Mary" is a significant collection of medieval exempla-short, illustrative stories used by preachers to engage and instruct their congregations. Compiled by the 15th-century Dominican friar Johannes Herolt, this work reflects the deep and widespread devotion to the Virgin Mary during the late Middle Ages. The collection consists of numerous narratives detailing divine interventions, acts of mercy, and supernatural events attributed to the Mother of God.Johannes Herolt, who often wrote under the pseudonym "Discipulus," was one of the most influential preachers of his time. His stories provide a fascinating window into the moral and spiritual life of the period, ranging from accounts of miraculous healings to dramatic tales of protection and salvation. These narratives showcase the medieval belief in Mary as a powerful intercessor for the faithful and a compassionate figure within the Christian cosmos.Written with clarity and a focus on moral instruction, the work serves as an essential resource for those interested in medieval theology, folklore, and the history of Christian piety. "Miracles of the Blessed Virgin Mary" remains a vital example of the literary and religious traditions that shaped European culture and spiritual practice.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pagina's: 206, Hardcover, Legare Street Press