Medieval Wisdom for Modern Readers

September 24th, 2025 | 5 min read

Grace Hamman. Ask of Old Paths: Medieval Virtues and Vices for a Whole and Holy Life. Zondervan Reflective, 2025. $29.99. 224 pp.

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Amy Mantravadi

Amy Mantravadi lives in Dayton, Ohio with her husband, Jai, and their son, Thomas. She holds a B.A. in biblical literature and political science from Taylor University and received her M.A. in international security from King's College London.

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