Dialogue of Comfort Against Tribulation: With Modifications to Obsolete Language by Monica Stevens - Couverture souple

More, St Thomas

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1618951890 ISBN 13 : 9781618951892

Editeur : Bibliotech Press, 2014

Synopsis

Awaiting execution for treason against King Henry VIII after refusing to recognize the king as the Supreme Church Head of England, Thomas More wrote one of his greatest English works, A Dialogue of Comfort, to express his own thoughts on hope in the face of tribulation. In this fictional dialogue set in sixteenth century Hungary between a young Anthony and his dying uncle, Vincent, Anthony is terrified of an impending Turkish invasion and expresses his fears of dying a martyr to his uncle. Vincent responds with a message of comfort in God during difficulties and sufferings. A work that aptly conveys More's belief that God is and must be our only comfort, this book is a lasting legacy of hope in the faithfulness of God - both for More, and for the reader today. Laura de Jong CCEL Staff

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Sir Thomas More (7 February 1478 – 6 July 1535), known to Roman Catholics as Saint Thomas More since 1935, was an English lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman, and noted Renaissance humanist. He was an important councillor to Henry VIII of England and Lord Chancellor from October 1529 to 16 May 1532. More opposed the Protestant Reformation, in particular the theology of Martin Luther and William Tyndale, whose books he burned and followers he persecuted. More also wrote Utopia, published in 1516, about the political system of an ideal and imaginary island nation. More later opposed the King's separation from the Roman Catholic Church and refused to accept him as Supreme Head of the Church of England, because such disparaged Papal Authority and Henry’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon. Tried for treason, More was convicted on perjured testimony and beheaded.

Présentation de l'éditeur

aint Thomas More was an English lawyer and social philosopher who was venerated by the Catholics. More also served as Lord High Chancellor of England and wrote the classic philosophical novel Utopia. More's book Dialogue of Comfort Against Tribulation is set during the Ottoman conquests and discusses worldly power and the redemptive power of Jesus.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Bibliotech Press
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1618951890
• ISBN 13: 9781618951892
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 186
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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