Albert The Great, Of The Order Of Friar-Preachers: His Life And Scholastic Labors

By Joachim Sighart

Book Overview

Albert The Great, Of The Order Of Friar-Preachers: His Life And Scholastic Labors (1876) is a biographical work by Joachim Sighart that tells the story of the life and academic achievements of Albert the Great, a Dominican friar and theologian who lived in the 13th century. The book provides a detailed account of Albert's early life, his education, and his religious vocation as a member of the Dominican order. It also explores his scholarly pursuits, including his studies in philosophy, theology, and natural science, and his contributions to these fields. The book offers insights into Albert's teachings and writings, including his famous work on natural science, De animalibus. Overall, the book provides a comprehensive portrait of one of the most important figures in medieval scholasticism and his impact on the intellectual and religious landscape of his time.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436763282
• ISBN13: 9781436763288
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 524 Pages
• Weight: 1.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"