A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 13 - Couverture souple

J Ellis, James

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9374590522 ISBN 13 : 9789374590522

Editeur : Alpha Editions, 2025

Synopsis

A candle flickers in a shadowed cell, illuminating the face of a man whose quiet defiance would echo across centuries. In the turbulent heart of Tudor England, amid the relentless sweep of religious persecution and the clamour of the English Reformation, one figure stands at the crossroads of faith and forbidden knowledge. This evocative biography draws the reader into the charged atmosphere of sixteenth-century Christianity, where the struggle for an English Bible was not merely a scholarly pursuit but a matter of life and death. Through lucid narrative and careful historical insight, the work explores the courage, conviction, and peril faced by early English Protestants who dared to challenge the established order. The story unfolds against a backdrop of shifting allegiances and the ever-present threat of betrayal, capturing the urgency and consequence of religious reformers in England as they navigated the treacherous waters of church history. With a keen eye for detail, the author traces the journey of one of the English Bible's most pivotal pioneers, revealing the personal cost and enduring legacy of those who shaped the course of Bible translation history. The text brings to life the intellectual ferment and moral struggle that defined the Protestant Reformation biography, offering a deeply human portrait of faith under fire. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For readers drawn to the drama of religious reform, the intricacies of Tudor England religion, or the profound impact of historical Christian figures, this volume offers a compelling and enduring testament to the power of conviction and the written word.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Alpha Editions
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9374590522
• ISBN 13: 9789374590522
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 64
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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