Cistercian Europe

Architecture of Contemplation

Author(s): Terryl N. Kinder, Michael Downey

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ISBN-13: 9780879073916

Number of Pages: 400

Published: 01/11/2001

An illustrated journey led by a leading architectural historian and cistercian specialist to an architecture of compelling simplicity. Living, working, worshipping and praying within this austerely beautiful environment the monks sought transformation and re-formation into the image and likeness of God.

Terryl N. Kinder, Michael Downey

Since completing his doctorate under the direction of David Power in 1982, Michael Downey has served as professor of theology and spirituality at universities and seminaries in the United States. His abiding theological commitment to those who are wounded and marginalized has brought him to serve the church most in need through lectures, conferences, and retreats in different parts of the world. From 1997-2011 he served as the Cardinal's Theologian, Archdiocese of Los Angeles. He is currently Diocesan Theologian in San Bernardino, CA.