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A selection of translated medieval devotional writings and a prefatory account of a convent's foundation and relocation are presented through prose and verse. The extracts blend autobiographical recollection, visionary imagery, devotional instruction, and lyrical prayer, with attention to themes of divine love, spiritual union, repentance, and consolation. The translator emphasizes passages that convey the mystical teaching while acknowledging the difficulty of rendering rhythmical and period language into modern English. The result offers readers a compact portrait of a contemplative spiritual life and of the communal and historical context that shaped its expression.

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Title: Matelda and the cloister of Hellfde

extracts from the Book of Matilda of Magdeburg

Author: of Magdeburg Mechthild

Translator: Frances Bevan

Release date: April 9, 2011 [eBook #35811]
Most recently updated: January 7, 2021

Language: English

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MATELDA
AND THE
CLOISTER OF HELLFDE

BY THE SAME AUTHOR

TREES PLANTED BY THE RIVER. Crown 8vo, 4s. 6d.
“This excellent book will commend itself to many a contemplative Christian during hours of quiet communion with his own soul and with God.”—Christian Commonwealth.
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“There are some exquisite sketches of the religious history of individuals who exerted a powerful influence in their day, but of whom we know nothing now, which will be highly appreciated by every spiritually-minded Christian.”—Methodist Times.
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THREE FRIENDS OF GOD. Records from the Lives of John Tauler, Nicholas of Basle, Henry Suso. By Frances A. Bevan, Author of “The Story of Wesley,” etc. Crown 8vo, 5s.
“Fascinating glimpses of the strange religious life of mediæval Europe. No student of history and human nature can fail to be interested by this book, while to pious minds it will bring stimulus and edification.”—Scotsman.
HYMNS OF TER STEEGEN, SUSO, AND OTHERS. Edited by Mrs. Frances Bevan, Author of “Trees Planted by the River,” etc. Crown 8vo, 1s. 6d.
“Some of the hymns are very beautiful, calculated to strengthen the weary, comfort the sad, stimulate the down-hearted, and draw the soul nearer to God.”—Record.
“The literary quality of many of the hymns will be welcome to many lovers of sacred poetry.”—Manchester Guardian.

MATELDA
AND THE
CLOISTER OF HELLFDE

EXTRACTS FROM THE BOOK OF
MATILDA OF MAGDEBURG

SELECTED AND TRANSLATED BY
FRANCES BEVAN

AUTHOR OF “THREE FRIENDS OF GOD,”
“TREES PLANTED BY THE RIVER,”
“HYMNS OF TER STEEGEN, SUSO, AND OTHERS,” ETC.

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