Patrick HENriEt (coord.), Jacques ElfASSi, Florian gAlloN, Céline mArtiN & José Carlos mArtíN-iglESiAS, Valère du Bierzo. Écrits autobiographiques et visions de l’au-delà. Texte établi, traduit et commenté, Paris, Les Belles Lettres, 2021 (Auteurs latins du Moyen Âge), 19 × 13 cm, CClxxvi-299 p., 45 €, ISBN 978-2-251-45261-6.

This review examines the new French edition of Valerius of Bierzo’s autobiographical writings and visions of the afterlife, edited by Patrick Henriet and collaborators. The volume offers a meticulously annotated edition and translation of Valerius’ texts alongside seven scholarly studies contextualizing his life, language, manuscript tradition, and theological significance. Highlighting Valerius’ unique contribution to early medieval self-writing, the edition sheds light on his ascetic ideals, monastic critiques, and visionary spirituality, positioning him as a key figure in the cultural and religious landscape of Visigothic Iberia.