Preaching the Cross: Liturgy and Crusade Propaganda
Beverly Mayne Kienzle
This article is an exploration of preaching on the cross very broadly from time Ambrose Milan and Augustine Hippo onwards. After a brief examination some early medieval examples, discussion focuses Rabanus Maurus sermon attributed to Odilo Cluny. The then centres High Middle Ages: sermons by Bernard Clairvaux, Alan Lille, anonymous Cistercian abbot, vita Marie d'Oignies, Alexander Ashby, model Humbert Romans. Before concluding, it explores opposition cross, as expressed in inquisitorial documents. essay also includes crusade preaching, well liturgical or involving that could serve for more than one purpose.
Medieval Sermon Studies