The Miracle of Theophilus by Gautier de Coinci

Edited and translated by Jerry Root

Book cover: The Miracle of Theophilus by Gautier de Coinci

Extent: 143 pages

Publisher: Medieval Institute Publications

Subjects: Literary Studies, Medieval Studies

Series: TEAMS Varia

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(October 2022)

ISBN: 9781580445320

6.14 x 9.21 inches

Price: $47.95

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Hardback (Published)

(October 2022)

ISBN: 9781580445337

Price: $89.00

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PDF (Published)

(December 2022)

ISBN: 9781580445344

Price: $39.00

This is the first English translation of Gautier de Coinci’s pre-Faustian legend of Theophilus, who sold his soul to the Devil, was saved by the Virgin, and became a model for Christians.


The legend of Theophilus is a widely disseminated medieval miracle story. A good man gives in to Vain Glory, sells his soul to the Devil, has a terrible crisis of conscience, and is saved by the Virgin. The story is translated into most European languages and appears in stained glass, sculpture, and manuscripts. Gautier de Coinci writes the longest version of the legend. Its colorful details reveal the medieval period’s deep fear of hell and the Devil and its high hopes in the Virgin and the Church.

List of Illustrations
Introduction
Ubiquity
Overview of the Story
Author
Texts
Cultural Context
Key Words
Images

Text and Translation
Guatier de Coinci, Comment Theophilus vint a penitence
Gautier de Coinci, "How Theophilus Came to Penitence"

  • Edited and translated by Jerry Root