The Homilies Of The Anglo-Saxon Church V2: The Sermones Catholici; Or Homilies Of Aelfric (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163556955)

The Homilies of the Anglo-Saxon Church V2: The Sermones Catholici; Or Homilies of Aelfric is a comprehensive collection of sermons and homilies from the Anglo-Saxon Church, compiled by Benjamin Thorpe. This volume specifically focuses on the Sermones Catholici, or Homilies of Aelfric, a prominent figure in Anglo-Saxon Christianity. The sermons cover a wide range of topics, including morality, theology, and biblical interpretation, and provide insight into the religious and cultural practices of the Anglo-Saxon period. Thorpe's translation from the original Old English makes these texts accessible to modern readers, and his introduction provides historical context and scholarly analysis. This book is an invaluable resource for scholars and students of medieval history, religious studies, and English literature.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: Benjamin Thorpe
ISBN-10: 1163556955
ISBN-13: 9781163556955
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 620
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.37lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.50d