Wickliffe And His Times (1841)

von Enoch Pond

202 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Wickliffe and His Times is a historical book written by Enoch Pond, first published in 1841. The book is a biography of John Wickliffe, an English theologian and reformer who lived in the 14th century. Wickliffe was known for his advocacy of the Bible as the sole authority for Christian faith and his opposition to the power and corruption of the Catholic Church. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which provides a detailed account of Wickliffe's life, including his education, career, and religious beliefs. The second part of the book focuses on the historical context of Wickliffe's time, including the political and religious climate of 14th century England, the rise of the Lollards (followers of Wickliffe's teachings), and the impact of his ideas on the Protestant Reformation.Pond's writing style is clear and concise, making the book accessible to readers of all levels of familiarity with the subject matter. The book is well-researched and provides a comprehensive overview of Wickliffe's life and times, including his contributions to the development of the English language and his influence on the early Protestant movement. Overall, Wickliffe and His Times is an insightful and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the Protestant Reformation.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Historisch, politisch, militärisch
• ISBN: 9781104930998
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.08.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC