{"product_id":"9788498162424","title":"Of the signs that will appear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOf the Signs That Will Appear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Gonzalo de Berceo, one of the first known poets of Spanish literature, offers a scholarly and clerical perspective on the signs that will herald the Final Judgment. Departing from the popular poetry of his time, the author constructs a poem based on Christian doctrine and the authority of Saint Jerome. The reader will find a series of prophecies and vivid descriptions of natural and supernatural catastrophes, designed to convey a moral and religious message about the final destiny of humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGonzalo de Berceo develops an eschatological poem that details the ominous omens that, according to Christian tradition, will precede Judgment Day. The work begins with the author’s declaration that he bases his account on a sermon taken from a sacred book authorized by Saint Jerome, thereby establishing his doctrinal foundation. Throughout the text, Berceo describes a sequence of catastrophic events, from seas rising to enormous heights to the earth opening to devour the living. Each sign is presented with powerful and detailed imagery, aiming to make the abstract concept of divine judgment tangible and to provoke a mixture of fear and awe in the audience. The poem is not just a catalog of horrors, but a moral reflection that underscores the importance of faith and spiritual preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChristian eschatology and the Final Judgment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eApocalyptic signs as divine warning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe authority of sacred and patristic sources (Saint Jerome).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eImagery of the end of the world and damnation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMoral and religious message regarding spiritual preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at students and scholars of medieval Spanish literature interested in the work of Gonzalo de Berceo and the *mester de clerecía*. It will also be of great value to readers passionate about religious poetry, Christian theology, and literary representations of the Apocalypse. It is a suitable work for those seeking to understand the roots of Spain's cultural and religious tradition through a foundational text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a key work of medieval Castilian literature, written by one of its first known authors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA scholarly and clerical perspective on the prophecies of the Final Judgment, based on authorized sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA representative example of the *mester de clerecía*, characterized by its cultured language and didactic intent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion in the apocalyptic imagery and religious thought of the 13th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e de Berceo, Gonzalo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e CLASSIC TEXTS, POETRY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e RELIGION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a brief but significant edition of a fundamental poem for understanding the beginnings of cultured lyricism in Spanish. Berceo's work stands out for its doctrinal rigor and its ability to capture complex theological concepts in accessible poetic language. This edition allows the modern reader to approach a text that, despite its limited length, offers a window into the religious mentality and literary traditions of the Middle Ages. Its interest lies both in its historical value and in the power of its apocalyptic imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405995368795,"sku":"9788498162424","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816242.jpg?v=1781834885","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498162424","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}