Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Hagiographical Strategies A Comparative Study of the Standard Lives of St. Francis and Milarepa Sanctity in Global Perspective Series
Auteur : Rondolino Massimo A.
This book examines the potential of conducting studies in comparative hagiology, through parallel literary and historical analyses of spiritual life writings pertaining to distinct religious contexts. In particular, it focuses on a comparative analysis of the early sources on the medieval Christian Saint Francis of Assisi (1182-1226) and the Tibetan Buddhist Milarepa (c. 1052-1135), up to and including the so-called ?standard versions? of their life stories written by Bonaventure of Bagnoregio (1221-1274) and Tsangnyön Heruka (1452-1507) respectively.
The book thus demonstrates how in the social and religious contexts of both 1200s Italy and 1400s Tibet, narratives of the lives, deeds and teachings of two individuals recognized as spiritual champions were seen as the most effective means to promote spiritual, doctrinal and political agendas. Therefore, as well being highly relevant to those studying hagiographical sources, this book will be of interest to scholars working across the fields of religion and the comparative study of religious phenomena, as well as history and literature in the pre-modern period.
1 Introduction
Part One: The Early Lives
2 St. Francis of Assisi
3 Milarepa
4 Hagiological Reflections
Part Two: The Standard Lives
5 Bonaventure of Bagnoregio's St. Francis
6 Tsangnyön Heruka's Milarepa
7 Hagiological Reflections
8 Conclusion
Massimo Alessandro Rondolino is Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Adjunct Professor of Religious Studies at Carroll University, USA.
Date de parution : 12-2019
15.6x23.4 cm
Date de parution : 01-2017
15.6x23.4 cm
Thème de Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Hagiographical Strategies :
Mots-clés :
Legenda Trium Sociorum; Sancti Francisci; Hagiographical Narratives; Hagiographical Processes; Borgo San Donnino; Milarepa’s Life; Tsangnyön Heruka; Rnam Thar; Hagiographical Debate; Hagiographical Sources; Innocent III; Hagiographical Texts; Bonaventure’s Works; Franciscan Community; Milarepa’s Disciples; Cardinal Hugolino; Spiritual Practice; Franciscan Order; Tibetan Buddhist; Francis’s Life; Pope Innocent III; Friars Minor; Franciscan Brothers; Hagiographical Traditions; Teaching Lineage