St. Thomas More: Action And Contemplation
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Previous owner name in front cover, jacket faded and worn, chipping along spine of jacket and tear at jackets left bottom/top corner seam.
This scholarly biography, St. Thomas More: Action And Contemplation, chronicles the multifaceted life of the renowned humanist, statesman, and saint. It meticulously examines the profound tension and ultimate synthesis between More's demanding public career and his deeply spiritual inner world. The work presents a nuanced portrait, illustrating how his intellectual pursuits and unwavering faith informed his actions during a tumultuous historical period. Richard S. Sylvester's authoritative scholarship uncovers the complexities of More's character, offering critical insights into his enduring legacy. This essential volume instructs readers on the intricate balance of duty and devotion that defined one of history's most compelling figures.
Author: Richard S. Sylvester
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, Yale University Press
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Previous owner name in front cover, jacket faded and worn, chipping along spine of jacket and tear at jackets left bottom/top corner seam.
This scholarly biography, St. Thomas More: Action And Contemplation, chronicles the multifaceted life of the renowned humanist, statesman, and saint. It meticulously examines the profound tension and ultimate synthesis between More's demanding public career and his deeply spiritual inner world. The work presents a nuanced portrait, illustrating how his intellectual pursuits and unwavering faith informed his actions during a tumultuous historical period. Richard S. Sylvester's authoritative scholarship uncovers the complexities of More's character, offering critical insights into his enduring legacy. This essential volume instructs readers on the intricate balance of duty and devotion that defined one of history's most compelling figures.