A Life of John Colet, D. D (Classic Reprint): Dean of St. Paul's, and Founder of St. Paul's School; With an Appendix of Some of His English Writings - Couverture souple

J. H. Lupton

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331337569 ISBN 13 : 9781331337560

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the life of John Colet, a leading early reformer and the founder of St. Paul’s School. This richly researched biography illuminates his role as Dean of St. Paul’s, his conversations with Erasmus and More, and the enduring ideas that shaped education in Tudor England.

With careful scholarship, the book traces Colet’s vision—from his early education to his later efforts to reform schooling and religious practice. It presents the historical context of medieval London and Oxford, and it explains how Colet’s writings and actions reflected a forward-looking approach to learning, faith, and public life.

• Learn about Colet’s influence on education and his lasting impact through St. Paul’s School.


• Explore his relationships with major figures of the time and how they shaped reform movements.


• See how his ideas on church, learning, and social duty played out in a pivotal era.


• Discover the availability of his writings and what they reveal about his character and aims.

Ideal for readers of religious history, education history, and Tudor England, this biography offers clear context and accessible insight into a formative figure.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331337569
• ISBN 13: 9781331337560
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 355
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