Bernardus de Cura Rei Famuliaris with some Early Scottish Prophecies

Bernardus de Cura Rei Famuliaris with some Early Scottish Prophecies is a book that contains two distinct works. The first is Bernardus de Cura Rei Famuliaris, which is a medieval Latin treatise on household management and family life. It was written by Bernard of Clairvaux, a prominent monk and theologian of the 12th century. The work provides guidance on how to run a household, including advice on marriage, child-rearing, and managing servants.The second work in the book is a collection of early Scottish prophecies. These prophecies were written in the Middle Ages and offer insights into the political and social climate of Scotland during that time. They cover a range of topics, including wars, plagues, and the fate of various rulers. The prophecies are presented in their original Old Scots language, with English translations provided.The book is edited and annotated by J. Rawson Lumby, a scholar of medieval literature and history. Lumby provides introductions and notes to both works, offering context and analysis for modern readers. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of medieval literature, history, and culture, as well as anyone interested in the history of household management and family life.1870. This slim volume contains five short pieces and it is their peculiarity, and, in the case of the paraphrase of St. Bernard and the prophecy of Beket, the uniqueness of the poems, that has prompted their publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.