This book brings together, in a modern English translation, a selection of relevant medieval texts that are determined by wisdom. Mostly hidden in a literary framework, the messages contained in these excerpts prove to be highly valuable for all people throughout time, addressing ethical, moral, and religious values and ideals. Critical discussions of the meaning of wisdom frame the text anthology.
This study discusses medieval texts that contain profound statements determined by wisdom. These continue to be of timeless relevance, such as fables, verse narratives, and didactic tales. Using the lens of wisdom, this book brings to light the enormous value of medieval literature for the modern quest for truth and the meaning of life.