Augustine Of Canterbury (1895)

By Edward Lewes Cutts

Book Overview

Augustine of Canterbury is a book written by Edward Lewis Cutts and published in 1895. The book is a biographical account of Saint Augustine of Canterbury, who is known for being the first Archbishop of Canterbury and for his role in spreading Christianity throughout England.The book begins by providing a brief history of England before the arrival of Augustine, including the Pagan beliefs and practices of the Anglo-Saxons. It then goes on to describe the arrival of Augustine in England in 597 AD, sent by Pope Gregory the Great to convert the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity.The book details Augustine's journey from Rome to England and his encounters with the Anglo-Saxon kings, including King Ethelbert of Kent, who eventually converted to Christianity. The book also describes Augustine's establishment of the first Christian church in Canterbury and the subsequent spread of Christianity throughout England.Throughout the book, Cutts provides insights into Augustine's character and his struggles as he worked to convert the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity. The book also includes a discussion of the impact Augustine had on the development of Christianity in England and his legacy as the first Archbishop of Canterbury.Overall, Augustine of Canterbury is a comprehensive and insightful account of the life and work of Saint Augustine, providing readers with a detailed understanding of his role in the spread of Christianity throughout England.This Book Is In English.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: 1166593916
• ISBN13: 9781166593919
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"