Titel: Lancelot Andrewes And His Private Devotions: A Biography, A Transcript And An Interpretation
Verlag: Literary Licensing, LLC
Ver�ffentlichungsdatum: 2014
Sprache: Englisch
ISBN-10: 1497827868
ISBN-13: 9781497827868
Bindung: Hardcover
Zustand: New

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Lancelot Andrewes and His Private Devotions: A Biography, A Transcript and An Interpretation is a book written by Alexander Whyte. This book is a comprehensive exploration of the life and work of Lancelot Andrewes, a prominent Anglican bishop and theologian of the 17th century. The book consists of three main parts: a biography of Andrewes, a transcript of his private devotions, and an interpretation of his devotional writings.The biography section of the book provides a detailed account of Andrewes' life, from his birth and upbringing to his education, ordination, and eventual appointment as Bishop of Winchester. The author delves into Andrewes' intellectual and spiritual development, his relationships with other prominent figures of his time, and his contributions to the Church of England.The second part of the book presents a complete transcript of Andrewes' private devotions, which he wrote and recited daily as part of his personal spiritual practice. The devotions are organized into seven sections, each corresponding to a day of the week, and cover a wide range of topics including repentance, gratitude, and the nature of God.The final section of the book is an interpretation of Andrewes' devotional writings, in which the author provides insights into the meaning and significance of Andrewes' prayers and reflections. Whyte draws on his own knowledge of theology and spirituality to offer readers a deeper understanding of Andrewes' spiritual journey and the impact of his devotional writings on the Anglican tradition.Overall, Lancelot Andrewes and His Private Devotions: A Biography, A Transcript and An Interpretation is a rich and informative book that offers readers a unique glimpse into the life and spiritual practice of one of the most important figures in the history of the Church of England.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1896 Edition.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.