Author: John (of Salisbury, Bishop of Chartres)
Publisher: PIMS
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
John of Salisbury (d. 1180), a scholar, author and diplomat, was numbered among the eruditi, the learned clerks in service to Theobald and to Thomas Becket, successive archbishops of Canterbury. Indeed, John was a member of Becket's household and present in the cathedral when the archbishop's infamous murder occurred, albeit from a rather ignominious position, concealed in the shadows of the darkening church. Within two years of that fateful event, John composed a brief Life of his friend, the martyr. This would be his second biography of a saint. The first was written at the behest of Archbishop Thomas Becket early in 1163 for inclusion in the dossier presented to Pope Alexander III at the Council of Tours petitioning the pope to canonize Anselm (1033-1109), a former archbishop of Canterbury. Although neither of these biographies has secured the universal acclaim that modern scholars have bestowed on John of Salisbury's other writings, both certainly warrant scholarly attention. This translation of the Lives of Anselm and Becket finally makes available in English all the known writings of John of Salisbury. These two works are his only contributions to the genres of biography and hagiography. In them we see how this notable Christian humanist employed his considerable rhetorical skills to create lasting literary memorials to figures of great importance in English ecclesiastical history. His profound concern for the freedom of the Church, his loathing of tyrants and tyrannical behavior, his affection for the classics and Sacred Scripture, are themes woven into his accounts of the lives and activities of two archbishops of Canterbury who endured indignity and exile for the sake of Church liberty. One authored renowned treatises in philosophy and theology; the other suffered a cruel martyrdom and secured undying fame. Both are canonized saints.
Anselm & Becket
Author: John (of Salisbury, Bishop of Chartres)
Publisher: PIMS
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
John of Salisbury (d. 1180), a scholar, author and diplomat, was numbered among the eruditi, the learned clerks in service to Theobald and to Thomas Becket, successive archbishops of Canterbury. Indeed, John was a member of Becket's household and present in the cathedral when the archbishop's infamous murder occurred, albeit from a rather ignominious position, concealed in the shadows of the darkening church. Within two years of that fateful event, John composed a brief Life of his friend, the martyr. This would be his second biography of a saint. The first was written at the behest of Archbishop Thomas Becket early in 1163 for inclusion in the dossier presented to Pope Alexander III at the Council of Tours petitioning the pope to canonize Anselm (1033-1109), a former archbishop of Canterbury. Although neither of these biographies has secured the universal acclaim that modern scholars have bestowed on John of Salisbury's other writings, both certainly warrant scholarly attention. This translation of the Lives of Anselm and Becket finally makes available in English all the known writings of John of Salisbury. These two works are his only contributions to the genres of biography and hagiography. In them we see how this notable Christian humanist employed his considerable rhetorical skills to create lasting literary memorials to figures of great importance in English ecclesiastical history. His profound concern for the freedom of the Church, his loathing of tyrants and tyrannical behavior, his affection for the classics and Sacred Scripture, are themes woven into his accounts of the lives and activities of two archbishops of Canterbury who endured indignity and exile for the sake of Church liberty. One authored renowned treatises in philosophy and theology; the other suffered a cruel martyrdom and secured undying fame. Both are canonized saints.
Publisher: PIMS
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
John of Salisbury (d. 1180), a scholar, author and diplomat, was numbered among the eruditi, the learned clerks in service to Theobald and to Thomas Becket, successive archbishops of Canterbury. Indeed, John was a member of Becket's household and present in the cathedral when the archbishop's infamous murder occurred, albeit from a rather ignominious position, concealed in the shadows of the darkening church. Within two years of that fateful event, John composed a brief Life of his friend, the martyr. This would be his second biography of a saint. The first was written at the behest of Archbishop Thomas Becket early in 1163 for inclusion in the dossier presented to Pope Alexander III at the Council of Tours petitioning the pope to canonize Anselm (1033-1109), a former archbishop of Canterbury. Although neither of these biographies has secured the universal acclaim that modern scholars have bestowed on John of Salisbury's other writings, both certainly warrant scholarly attention. This translation of the Lives of Anselm and Becket finally makes available in English all the known writings of John of Salisbury. These two works are his only contributions to the genres of biography and hagiography. In them we see how this notable Christian humanist employed his considerable rhetorical skills to create lasting literary memorials to figures of great importance in English ecclesiastical history. His profound concern for the freedom of the Church, his loathing of tyrants and tyrannical behavior, his affection for the classics and Sacred Scripture, are themes woven into his accounts of the lives and activities of two archbishops of Canterbury who endured indignity and exile for the sake of Church liberty. One authored renowned treatises in philosophy and theology; the other suffered a cruel martyrdom and secured undying fame. Both are canonized saints.
Becket & Henry
Author: James J. Spigelman
Publisher: James Spigelman
ISBN: 9780646434773
Category : Christian martyrs
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Publisher: James Spigelman
ISBN: 9780646434773
Category : Christian martyrs
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
“The” Athenaeum
The poetic and dramatic works of Alfred lord Tennyson [ed.] (by W.J. Rolfe). Cambr. ed
Author: Alfred Tennyson Baron Tennyson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 928
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 928
Book Description
The Poetic and Dramatic Works of Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Author: Alfred Tennyson Baron Tennyson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 788
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 788
Book Description
The Complete Poetical Works of Tennyson
The God of the Witches
Author: Margaret Alice Murray
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1465508384
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1465508384
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
The Graphic
Thoughts on Life
Author: Thomas Carlyle
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors, Scottish
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors, Scottish
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
The Works of the Right Reverend Father in God, Thomas Wilson, D.D., Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man: Sermons
Author: Thomas Wilson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bishops
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bishops
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description