Questions for Friday, November 10:

 

Lualdi 10:3 Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

 

What, according to this source, are the means by which William the Conqueror established and maintained power?  How does the source present the Domesday survey as a reflection of William’s method of rule in general?

 

Lauldi 10:4 Hildegard of Bingen Selected Writings

 

Give a general accounting of Hildegard’s theology, based on this writing [NOTE: theology refers to her beliefs, her understanding of God, humans, creation, sin, and redemption).  How are the sacraments, and their correct performance, central to her religious practice?

 

 

William of St. Thierry Description of Clairvaux; Account of the Early Life of St. Bernard

 

NOTE: There is another account of Bernard’s life in the second link, but I want you to concentrate on William’s words in both sources

 

What is distinctive about Bernard in terms of his sanctity, and the importance of his unique mission?  What, according to William, is special and noteworthy about the abbey at Clairvaux?