A Dialogue Of Comfort Against Tribulation (1847) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780548719114)

A Dialogue of Comfort Against Tribulation is a book written by Thomas More and published in 1847. The book is a dialogue between a young man named Vincent and his uncle, who is a monk. The dialogue takes place during the reign of King Henry VIII, when England was going through a period of religious turmoil. The book is divided into three parts.In the first part, Vincent tells his uncle about the troubles he is facing in his life. He has lost his wealth, his wife has died, and he is facing persecution for his Catholic faith. His uncle listens to him and tries to comfort him by reminding him that God is always with him and that he should have faith in Him.In the second part, the uncle tells Vincent stories of other people who have faced similar tribulations and how they overcame them by trusting in God. The stories include examples of martyrs who died for their faith and others who were able to endure their suffering with the help of God's grace.In the third part, the uncle gives Vincent practical advice on how to deal with his current situation. He advises him to avoid those who would lead him astray and to seek the guidance of wise and holy men. He also reminds him of the importance of prayer and the sacraments.Throughout the book, More emphasizes the importance of faith and trust in God during times of tribulation. He also stresses the importance of the Catholic Church and its sacraments as a source of strength and comfort for believers. The book is considered a classic of Christian literature and is still widely read today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas More
ISBN-10: 054871911X
ISBN-13: 9780548719114
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/03/2007
Pages: 344
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.77d