The Complete Works of George Herbert: Poet, Theologian, Preacher and Priest of the Church of England (Hardcover)

The Complete Works of George Herbert: Poet, Theologian, Preacher and Priest of the Church of England (Hardcover)
ISBN-10
1387998293
ISBN-13
9781387998296
Category
Religion
Pages
210
Language
English
Published
2018-08-02
Author
George Herbert

Description

George Herbert's prose and poetry is united in this combined volume, illustrating in detail the inner conflict the author felt regarding the principles of his faith and belief in God. Coming of age during the early 17th century, Herbert demonstrated a great appetite for intellectual endeavors while still a boy. While still in his twenties, he mastered Greek and Latin and was elected to the post of Public Orator at Trinity College, Cambridge. His theological knowledge and scholarly ability distinguished him from many of his peers. Throughout his life, Herbert suffered with physical infirmity and was never blessed with a strong constitution. Herbert perished of tuberculosis at the age of only thirty-nine, a mere three years after becoming ordained as a priest. As a person, he was reported to be of a gentle and caring demeanor, often going to great lengths to make his parishioners and guests comfortable. Most significantly, George Herbert left behind a substantial body of unpublished written work.

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