The Doctrine of Justification According to Bernard of Clairvaux

Authors

Theo. Dierks, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

10-1-1937

Document Type

Article

Keywords

bernard clairvaux, forgiveness, mercy, reconciliation, justification, catholic

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153) was the most influential man of his day. He was the counselor and adviser of Popes, princes, and the common man; he was an eloquent preacher (his sermons are strikingly Scriptural and remarkably free from quotations from the Church Fathers); he was the composer of beautiful hymns (the best-known hymns of his school are "O Bleeding Head and Wounded," "Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee," and "O Jesus, King Most Wonderful"); but above all he was a sincerely pious and truly humble Christian.

Disciplines

Practical Theology

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Dierks, Theo. (1937) "The Doctrine of Justification According to Bernard of Clairvaux," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 8, Article 81.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol8/iss1/81