University Press of America
Pages: 146
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Trim: 6⅜ x 9¼
978-0-7618-6337-3 • Hardback • July 2014 • $73.00 • (£56.00)
978-0-7618-6338-0 • eBook • July 2014 • $69.00 • (£53.00)
Nancy Carol James, an ordained Episcopal priest, received her MDiv from Virginia Theological Seminary and her PhD from the University of Virginia. She serves as a chaplain at the Washington National Cathedral and a Priest Associate at St. John’s, Lafayette Square, as well as other churches in the Washington D.C. area.
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Translator’s Notes
The Theology of Emblems by Pierre Poiret
Prologue Poem by Jeanne de La Mothe Guyon
Dedication to Jesus by Jeanne de La Mothe Guyon
Book One: The First Sigh
Poems by Jeanne de La Mothe Guyon and Emblems by Herman Hugo
Book Two: The Second Sigh
Poems by Jeanne de La Mothe Guyon and Emblems by Herman Hugo
Book Three: The Third Sigh
Poems by Jeanne de La Mothe Guyon and Emblems by Herman Hugo
Conclusion by Jeanne de La Mothe Guyon
Selected Bibliography
Index
Not only is Madame Guyon a deep and profound theologian, but she invites the Christian into an ever deeper relationship with God. Madame Guyon stands alongside the greats in the mystical tradition—Mother Julian of Norwich, Meister Eckhart, and Thomas à Kempis.
— Dr. Ian Markham, Dean of Virginia Theological Seminary
Nancy C. James presents a clear, elegant translation of the original French that surmounts some of the difficulties of Guyon’s theology with abundant imagery from traditional love poetry, such as the heart that leaves the body to join the beloved in Emblem XXXIX. James provides the introduction by Pierre Poiret from the 1717 edition and clarifications of scriptural references. Guyon’s sighs console the soul while they reflect the glory of God.
— Sharon D. Voros, United States Naval Academy
Nancy James has invested considerable energies in the study of Madame Guyon, gaining impressive expertise. This emblem book will introduce readers to a fascinating new side of Guyon that combines poetry and art. Guyon's passion for God evidences itself in the poems, showing the mystic's yearning for completion in union with God. Highly recommended.
— Reverend Dr. William Roberts, Virginia Theological Seminary