The Satirical Letters Of St. Jerome (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258050399)

The Satirical Letters of St. Jerome is a collection of letters written by St. Jerome, a fourth-century Christian theologian and scholar. These letters are known for their satirical tone and biting wit, as St. Jerome uses his pen to criticize the excesses and hypocrisies of his contemporaries. The letters cover a wide range of topics, from theological debates to personal vendettas, and offer a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and social world of the early Christian church. This edition of the book includes a comprehensive introduction and notes by the editor, providing historical context and explaining the references and allusions that may be unfamiliar to modern readers. Overall, The Satirical Letters of St. Jerome is a fascinating and entertaining read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity or the art of satire.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: St Jerome
ISBN-10: 1258050390
ISBN-13: 9781258050399
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 06/25/2011
Pages: 232
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d