The Homilies of the Anglo-Saxon Church V1: The First Part Containing the Sermones Catholici, or Homilies of Aelfric (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781430462613)

The book ""The Homilies Of The Anglo-Saxon Church V1: The First Part Containing The Sermones Catholici, Or Homilies Of Aelfric"" is a collection of religious sermons delivered by Aelfric, a prominent Anglo-Saxon writer and theologian. The book is edited and translated by Benjamin Thorpe, a renowned scholar of Old English language and literature.The first part of the book contains the Sermones Catholici, which are a series of homilies on various topics related to Christian faith and morality. These homilies were written in Old English during the 10th century and were intended to be read aloud to congregations in Anglo-Saxon churches.The book provides a valuable insight into the religious beliefs and practices of the Anglo-Saxon Church, which was a significant cultural and political force in early medieval England. It also sheds light on the literary and linguistic traditions of the period, as Aelfric's works are considered some of the finest examples of Old English prose.Overall, ""The Homilies Of The Anglo-Saxon Church V1: The First Part Containing The Sermones Catholici, Or Homilies Of Aelfric"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, Old English literature, or medieval culture.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: 1430462612
ISBN-13: 9781430462613
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/17/2007
Pages: 640
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.04lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.42d