The Miracle of Theophilus by Gautier de Coinci Ivano Cardinale

The Miracle of Theophilus by Gautier de Coinci Ivano CardinaleThe legend of Theophilus is a medieval miracle story which reveals the period's deep fear of hell and the Devil. This first English translation of Gautier de Coinci's pre Faustian version of the legend is presented in a facing page translation with the original Old French, along with a full introduction and notes.

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